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The four social errors and biases mentioned in the highlights area in chapter 4 are
"one of us/one of them", social expectations, group pressure and conformity, and
diffusion of responsibility. Throughout my experiences, I have been most effected by
group pressure and conformity. I believe this because I know for a fact if it wasn't for
peer pressure I wouldv'e never tried alcohol or marijuana. In my opinion, I think this
is the most common social error/baises that affect not only our youth, but everyone
in general. Now that I am older and more mature it is easier to not fall into these
types of traps. I wasn't able to get back on track with school and life until after I
stopped associating with these types of friend groups.
A very common fallacy that I come across often is the fallacy of amphiboly. Due to
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