Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Accident Fallacy

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the accident fallacy?

• A)Tabitha had a collision with a bus.Therefore, Tabitha is to blame.
• B)It is wrong to take from others against their will.Therefore it is wrong for the government to tax the people.
• C)Skyscrapers require careful design.Therefore the Empire State Building required careful design.
• D)All snakes are reptiles.Therefore the Guatemalan milk snake is a reptile.
• E)All organic compounds contain carbon.Therefore fructose contains carbon.

Understand the conditions under which groups might perform better or worse than individuals.

Comprehend the role of humor and relaxation in unlocking creative energies.

Recognize various personal and managerial styles for processing information and making decisions.

Understand the concept and impact of decision traps and how to avoid them.

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Definitions:

Ecobehavioral Theory

A perspective that examines how interactions between behavior and the environment influence each other.

Circadian Theory

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NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, a restorative sleep phase that includes stages 1 through 3, characterized by progressively deeper levels of relaxation and reduced physiological activity.

Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.