The everyday error in reasoning that involves prematurely jumping to conclusions and arguing on the basis of invalid assumption is known as ______.

A. overgeneralization
B. selective observation
C. illogical reasoning
D. resistance to change


C. illogical reasoning

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Empirical evidence indicates that college-educated police officers are better officers in all but which of the following ways?

A) They typically come from a lower socioeconomic background, and thus are better able to empathize. B) They are likelier to take a leadership role in the organization. C) They take fewer leave days, receive fewer injuries, and have less injury time. D) They have significantly fewer founded citizen complaints.

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The age of an individual directly influences the reporting of crime.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Religion often emerges as a source of ________ among prison inmates

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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NCVS information is collected from persons age 16 and older who are members of the household selected in the sample

a. True b. False

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