The Following Statement Appears in a Brochure Supporting a Law

question 23

Multiple Choice

The following statement appears in a brochure supporting a law to allow ducks on a lake on a college campus: "In the other states that have allowed ducks on campus, we know of no adverse encounters between ducks and people to date." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

• A) arguing from ignorance
• B) arguing from authority
• C) post hoc reasoning
• D) circular argument

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Definitions:

Corporate Crime

Illegal acts committed by a company or individuals acting on its behalf, typically to increase profits.

Prosecuting

The act of bringing a legal action against someone, typically in a court of law, for the purpose of seeking justice for a crime or offence.

Labeling Theory

A theory that interprets the responses of others as most significant in understanding deviant behavior.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views conflict as an inherent and fundamental aspect of social life, often driving social change.