Question

If Lorenzo stands up at a concert he can see the performance better. He therefore concludes if everyone stood up, everyone could see the performance better.Which of the following best characterizes the statement? a. The statement violates the ceteris paribus condition. b. The statement presents the fallacy of composition. c. The statement ignores secondary effects. d.The statement demonstrates that association is not causation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": The statement presents the fallacy of composition.

Explanation:

The Fallacy of composition refers to a fallacy by which an individual believes that something is true just because part of the whole is true. Typically, this type of belief leads to mistaken conclusions because what might be right for one person does not necessarily is right for others.