What would be an example of a Hasty Generalization?

Hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence. The example of concluding that all cats are aggressive based on just one experience clearly exemplifies this fallacy. It takes a narrow observation—one encounter with a single aggressive cat—and generalizes it to all cats, neglecting the vast variety of behaviors found in different cats. This kind of reasoning fails to account for the broader context and leads to an inaccurate conclusion about an entire group based solely on a limited experience.

In contrast, while the other options also make sweeping statements, they do not exemplify hasty generalization as clearly. Some may involve broader biases or stereotypes but are not specifically tied to a single, unrepresentative experience. Thus, the first choice best illustrates the concept of hasty generalization.