Asked by Olivia Gullett on Jun 20, 2024

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Terry read a study suggesting that listening to music can lower cortisol levels and reduce the experience of everyday stress.Terry then tells her friend that people with anxiety disorders should just listen to music to get rid of their symptoms.What error has Terry made

A)  confirmation bias
B)  illusory correlation 
C)  inappropriate extrapolation
D)  fundamental attribution error

Inappropriate Extrapolation

The act of applying conclusions or principles outside the range for which they were originally derived, often leading to inaccurate results.

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the bloodstream, which can indicate physical or psychological stress.

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, impacting daily functioning.

  • Understand the concept of critical thinking errors and their implications in everyday reasoning.
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Sarah Elizabeth StoecklJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Terry has made the error of inappropriate extrapolation by assuming that a study suggesting a correlation between listening to music and reduced stress levels can be generalized to all people with anxiety disorders. This assumption may not necessarily be true, as anxiety disorders can vary in severity and require individualized treatment plans.