One of the guidelines of critical thinking is "Don't Oversimplify." What does this mean? Create your own example of an argument by anecdote
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points:
• Critical thinkers look beyond the obvious, resist easy generalizations, and reject either–or thinking.
• Argument by anecdote involves generalizing from a personal experience or a few examples.
• An example should be given that shows how a person might generalize from a personal experience to all people.
Learning Objective: LO 1.2.B List eight important critical-thinking guidelines, and give an example of how each applies to the science of psychology.
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