Some People Doubt the Validity of Freud's Theory, Citing the Fact

question 188

Multiple Choice

Some people doubt the validity of Freud's theory, citing the fact that he was a cocaine user. This highlights which fallacy?

• A) Genetic fallacy
• B) Appeal to authority fallacy
• C) Hasty generalization fallacy
• D) Argument from antiquity fallacy

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