Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 173

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.
Marty: If we keep on the way we are going, we will destroy civilization on this planet.
Tracy: That's so depressing. I think we need to think well of things.

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Definitions:

Central

Being in the middle or at the core of something, often used to emphasize the importance or pivotal role of a concept or object.

Adult Motives

The underlying psychological forces that drive behaviors and decisions in grown individuals.

Parent/Child Relationships

The dynamic and interaction between a parent and their child, which can influence the child's development, behavior, and emotional well-being.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology that suggests certain behaviors might originate from past motivations but continue independently of those original reasons due to new motivations.