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:

MMPI

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

Rorschach Inkblot Technique

A projective psychological test consisting of 10 inkblots presented to individuals who interpret what they see, used to analyze their personality, emotional functioning, and underlying thought disorders.

Myers-Briggs Indicator

A psychological assessment tool designed to measure how people perceive the world and make decisions, based on Jungian theory.

Thematic Apperception Test

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