Jennifer concludes that because some college students have defaulted on their government-guaranteed loans, most or all college students are irresponsible. This is an example of
A) a fact.
B) a mistake.
C) a faulty analogy.
D) overgeneralizing.
E) an ad hominem attack.

Question

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Jennifer's conclusion is an example of overgeneralizing because she takes the behavior of some college students and applies it to most or all college students without sufficient evidence to support such a broad claim.

Jennifer Concludes That Because Some College Students Have Defaulted on Their