The tendency to overgeneralize, that is to use one, two, or three cases to support an entire argument, is called ________.

A. critical thinking
B. the fallacy of dramatic instance
C. scientific methodology
D. the fallacy of thinking


Answer: B

Sociology

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The single major cause of injury to women in the U.S. is __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

A larger share of young people graduates from high school in Japan than in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

Marquita earns ten dollars an hour working at a coffee shop. Her earnings are called

A. wealth. B. class. C. income. D. capital.

Sociology

Which of the following is the best example of chain migration?

A. Chea and his family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and live in Los Angeles because there is a relatively large Vietnamese population already there, including several relatives. B. Rural communities are encouraging immigrants to move there to offset population declines. C. The Smith family adopted their son from Guatemala and their daughter from China and are planning a trip to each country in the near future. D. Ms. Ortega comes to the United States when she is 9 months pregnant in hopes that her baby will be born in America and become a citizen.

Sociology