Judge, Surely I'm Not Obligated to Pay $250,000 in Back

question 48

Multiple Choice

Judge, surely I'm not obligated to pay $250,000 in back taxes. If you were to decide against me, it would really put a crimp in my finances. I wouldn't be able to afford that new BMW, and my social status in our upscale neighborhood will drop like a rock.

• A) Appeal to pity.
• B) Appeal to force.
• C) Appeal to unqualified authority.
• D) No fallacy.
• E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.

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Definitions:

NREM sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which constitutes the majority of sleep time and is characterized by slower brain waves, reduced heart rate, and relaxed muscles.

Respirations

The act of breathing, which involves the inhalation and exhalation of air to facilitate gas exchange within the body.

Heart rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, a vital sign indicating the heart's efficiency and health status.

Polysomnogram

A comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during sleep, used to diagnose sleep disorders.