Karen's idea about what all football players are like is based on her knowledge of Tim Tebow. Which of the following is the problem with Karen's perception?
A) Tim Tebow, a vivid case, is not the best basis for judging the entire group.
B) Karen's perception is based on her meta-stereotype.
C) Karen is clearly stigma conscious.
D) Karen's perception is based on her planning fallacy.

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Karen is making a generalization about all football players based on her knowledge of one specific player, Tim Tebow. This is not a reliable or representative sample, as Tim Tebow is just one individual and may not accurately represent all football players. This is a common fallacy known as the "sample size fallacy."

Karen's Idea About What All Football Players Are Like Is