Question

Help please!

Which of these is an example of hasty generalization? :

1. People can either do their laundry or wear filthy clothes

2. I watched a silent film once, and they go on way too long

3. If we let anyone own a poisonous snake, everyone will get one

4. Country is the best music because it is better than other music

Answer 1

3. If we let anyone own a poisonous snake, everyone will get one

Step-by-step explanation:

Hasty generalization refers to the generalized statements or conclusion on which people jump by referring to some examples. Evidence or any piece of strong information is not behind this conclusion. Such conclusion provide mislead information and create stereotypes.

From the given examples, the example 3 is an example of hasty generalization. In this sentence, general conclusion has been drawn out of one thought.