Generalization Generalization is a shortcut people tend to do to categorize things and events to have one meaning or universal truths. This is one of the things that causes or installs beliefs and people. Universals “You always wear that shirt” “All men are pigs!” Easily challenged by poking holes at “always” and citing examples for that statement to be untrue. “Your priest, was also promiscuous?” Modal Operators Cans and Can’t (Possibilities), Should and Shouldn’t (Judgments), Would and Wouldn’t (Contingencies), Must and Mustn’t (Necessities) “You shouldn’t wear that dress” “You can’t drive home without bringing me Pizza” “He wouldn’t want you to feel sad” “You mustn’t go out with less than $50 in your pocket”
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