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Term: Overgeneralization
Definition
Overgeneralization refers to the act of making a general statement or conclusion based on limited evidence or a single occurrence, without considering all possible exceptions or variations.
Parts of Speech
Senses
- The act or process of generalizing from limited information or a single occurrence.
Usages
- Overgeneralization can lead to misconceptions or stereotypes about certain groups when based on isolated incidents.
Sample Sentences
- He made an overgeneralization about all teenagers being irresponsible based on the actions of a few.
- Her theory of human behavior was criticized for its overgeneralization and failure to account for individual differences.
- Overgeneralization in research studies can limit the applicability of findings to broader populations.
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