Consider the Following Scenario: a Mother Tells Her Child That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider the following scenario: a mother tells her child that if he doesn't do his homework, he will get failing grades.Then he will probably drop out of school and be unable to get a job, so he will become homeless.What type of "Causal Fallacy" is this?

• A)Questionable cause
• B)Post hoc ergo propter hoc
• C)Slippery slope
• D)Misidentification of the cause

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms offering products that are similar but not perfect substitutes, allowing for some degree of market power.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, homogenous products, and easy entry and exit, leading to price taking behavior by all firms.

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, offering similar or identical products, with significant barriers to entry for new competitors.

Internet Of Things

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