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Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

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Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
Overheard during a recent Olympics: "Oh, I don't know. All athletes use some type of steroids in training and competition."


Definitions:

Objective Tests

Objective tests are assessments where responses are scored by a strictly standardized procedure, minimizing subjective judgment and allowing for little or no free response from the participant.

Unconscious Determinants

Refers to factors that operate in the mind without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Superego

The superego is a part of the human psyche that acts as a moral compass, guiding behavior by applying societal and parental standards.

Rorschach

A psychological test involving inkblots to analyze a person's personality characteristics and emotional functioning.

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