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overgeneralization

 

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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

  • Noun

Senses

  1. The act or process of generalizing from limited information or a single occurrence.

Usages

  1. 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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