The Fallacy of Diversion Occurs When Someone

question 62

Multiple Choice

The fallacy of diversion occurs when someone:

• A)uses the same word to mean two different things in an argument
• B)makes an argument that is too long and complicated for anyone to understand
• C)only provides one argument for a conclusion rather than two or three
• D)cannot respond to a serious objection raised by someone else
• E)changes the subject in the middle of an argument

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from the expectations of the culture.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to one's own well-being or ability to meet needs.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or bring significant distress.