Question

Which one of the following sentences is an example of a generalization?
A. My dog likes to go to the park all year round.
B. In 1968, my grandfather came to the United States.
C. America is made up of 50 states.
D. When people get angry, they often act thoughtlessly.

Answer 1

D is an example of a generalization. It implies that most people act thoughtlessly when angry, when in reality, some people act rationally.