Which Fallacy Is Committed by the Following Argument? Chewing Gum

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is committed by the following argument? Chewing gum must make your arm sore, because I chewed gum all day yesterday and now my arm really hurts.

• A)composition
• B)post hoc
• C)appeal to force
• D)appeal to majority
• E)false alternative

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