You and a Friend Are Discussing the Importance of Fathers

question 213

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are discussing the importance of fathers in children's overall development. Your friend states, "If we fail to promote increased involvement of fathers in the parenting process, then we must accept the inevitable breakdown of other social values." This statement is an example of the reasoning fallacy known as

• A)circular logic.
• B)a false dichotomy.
• C)a weak analogy.
• D)alternative explanations.

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