"Bob must be rich. He's a lawyer, and lawyers make lots of money." This statement best illustrates which fallacy?
A)Using poor survey methods
B)Confusing significance with importance
C)Unconscious bias
D)Generalizing from an average to an individual

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This statement is an example of the fallacy of generalizing from an average to an individual. It assumes that because lawyers on average make a lot of money, therefore, Bob must also be rich because he is a lawyer. However, this may not necessarily be true for every individual lawyer, and their income may vary based on various factors.

"Bob Must Be Rich