The tendency to overgeneralize, that is to use one, two, or three cases to support an entire argument, is called _____.
A) the fallacy of dramatic instance
B) the fallacy of thinking
C) critical thinking
D) scientific methodology

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The fallacy of dramatic instance involves using a few extreme cases to make a broad generalization, which is not representative of the whole. This is a common error in reasoning where specific instances are overemphasized to support an entire argument.

The Tendency to Overgeneralize, That Is to Use One, Two