The Fallacy of Appeal to Authority Occurs When Someone

question 98

Multiple Choice

The fallacy of appeal to authority occurs when someone:

• A)asks for permission before making an argument
• B)offers the testimony of a non-expert as evidence for a proposition
• C)with power tries to force his or her opinions onto others
• D)tries to get a judge to resolve a dispute
• E)ignores the opinions of those who have no power in society

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Organization

A system of organization where entities are ranked one above the other based on authority or status.

Tissues

Groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within an organism, such as muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

Organs

Structures in living organisms composed of different tissues that perform specific functions, such as the heart, liver, or lungs.

Application

The act of putting something to a special use or purpose, or a software program designed for a specific task.