Persuasive thinking is thinking of something generally without reference to a specific example. That is, identifying something while leaving out certain characteristics. Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

There are traits like blood type and eye color, and others like speaking english or having a scar. what are the terms used to describe these different types of traits? how are each defined?

You think all professors are uncoordinated, but then you see your social psychology professor make a diving catch down the left-field line at an intramural softball game against the arts department team. you also notice that your professor hits lead-off for the team and is able to score from second base on a ground-out. you maintain your original stereotype of professors as uncoordinated by deciding that this one individual is an exception to the rule because he is a “young professor.” this is an example of

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