In a country called Novea, teen suicide rates dropped by 39 percent from 1995 to 2015, but 70 percent of the citizens believe that the rate has gone up. The reason behind this misperception is the increase in the media focus on teen suicides. This is an example of _____.

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This is an example of overgeneralization because the citizens of Novea are incorrectly assuming that teen suicide rates have increased based on the increased media focus, rather than looking at the actual statistics.

In a Country Called Novea, Teen Suicide Rates Dropped by 39