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Statements Called Imperitives Precise Fixed Idea Behave Overestimate

Fallacy Should or Must Statements ( also called imperitives)
Definition and Examples You have a precise, fixed idea of how you or other should behave, and you overestimate how bad it is that these expectations are not met (eg "People should dress appropriately or they will never find a job or a spouse.").

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