After Arkady returned home to Russia from his foreign exchange stay in the United States, he was asked to give a presentation on the United States to his class. He stated, "Americans are quite wealthy. For example, they live in large homes and even the teenagers there have their own cars, not like here in Russia." Which ethical mistake has Arkady made?

A. misuse of comparison
B. defaming others
C. a hasty generalization
D. fabricating evidence


Answer: C

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