fallacy of composition in psychology
The fallacy of composition in psychology refers to the erroneous belief that what is true for individuals within a group must also be true for the entire group as a whole. It involves mistakenly assuming that traits or behaviors observed in one or some individuals necessarily apply to the entire population.
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Related Concepts (21)
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