The Fallacy of Rejecting a Claim by Criticizing the Person

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fallacy of rejecting a claim by criticizing the person who makes it rather than the claim itself is known as…

• A) Appeal to the person
• B) Appeal to emotion
• C) Appeal to the masses
• D) Appeal to tradition

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. federal law that aims to protect investors by making corporate disclosures more reliable and accurate, enhancing financial transparency and accountability.

Audit Committee

A subcommittee of a company's board of directors responsible for overseeing financial reporting, audit processes, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Public Accounting Firm

A business organization that provides auditing, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to clients.

Proxy

An authority to act on behalf of another person in voting or making decisions.