Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?
A) If Mr. Johnson had more money, he could afford to buy more goods.
B) If Ms. Dawes stood up at a basketball game, she could get a better view of the game; if everyone stood up at a basketball game, everyone could have a better view of the game.
C) If the price of bread rose, consumers would buy less; if consumers bought less bread, the price of bread would rise.
D) High housing prices cause people to buy less housing, but an increase in income might cause them to buy more housing.

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The fallacy of composition occurs when someone assumes that what is true for one member of a group is true for the group as a whole. In this case, the argument assumes that if Ms. Dawes standing up is good for her, then everyone standing up is good for everyone, which may not be true.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Fallacy of Composition