Which of the Following Is an Example of the Fallacy

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of causation?

• A)"I really don't like her book but I don't want to hurt her feelings."
• B)"Even though I'm really busy today, I'd better visit my parents or they'll be upset."
• C)"Bruce is making me crazy with his excuses."
• D)both a and b above
• E)a, b, and c above

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Definitions:

Polystyrene

A synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer styrene, used in the manufacture of a wide variety of consumer goods.

1,1-bistrifluoromethylethylene

1,1-bistrifluoromethylethylene is a chemical compound featuring two trifluoromethyl groups attached to a double-bonded carbon structure.

Cationic Polymerization

A type of polymerization where the growth of a polymer chain proceeds via cations as reactive intermediates.

Radical Polymerization

A process of forming polymers through the successive addition of free-radical building blocks.