Which Fallacy of Logical Structure Is Committed by the Following

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy of logical structure is committed by the following argument? There were no Europeans in the Americas in the 15th century, so Christopher Columbus wasn't in the Americas in the 15th century.

• A)begging the question
• B)equivocation
• C)appeal to ignorance
• D)diversion
• E)none

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Original Stimulus

The initial factor or event that triggers a response or reaction in a behavioral, emotional, or cognitive context.

External Causes

Involves factors or circumstances outside an individual or system that impact outcomes or situations.

Internal Causes

Factors within a person, such as beliefs, desires, or personality traits, that explain their behaviors and decisions.