Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 102

Short Answer

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.
Disgruntled faculty member to a colleague: "It is clear to me what I'm up against with that class. Their idea of a successful course is one in which they get a passing grade by putting in the absolutely minimal amount of time and effort. If they can get the grade without learning anything, so much the better."

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Definitions:

Automatic Processes

Cognitive functions that occur without conscious awareness, often quickly, and with minimal effort.

Thought System

A coherent collection of beliefs and attitudes that shapes an individual's perception and thinking.

Symbolic Consciousness

Refers to the ability of humans to use symbols, such as language and other cultural products, to represent and understand reality.

Organisms

Living beings that can function independently, including animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi.