A deceptive subject may use phrases such as 'generally' or 'typically'; this is called a ______.

• A. Generalization statement
• B. Vague assertion
• C. Absolute claim
• D. Specific statement

Answer: (A)

Using words like generally or typically signals a generalization—a claim that something holds for most cases rather than a precise fact. In deception, this tactic sounds reasonable without offering details, making it easier to defend or mislead because it rests on a broad rule rather than specifics. It’s not an absolute claim (that would use always or never), and it’s not a precise statement. It’s also not merely vague, since the speaker is signaling a broad pattern. So the best fit is a generalization statement.