Arguing That, Because It Makes No Sense to You, the Argument

question 13

Multiple Choice

Arguing that, because it makes no sense to you, the argument cannot be true.

• A) appeal to a lack of evidence
• B) argument from personal incredulity
• C) irrelevant conclusion
• D) stacking the deck

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Definitions:

Dissociative Disorders

A group of disorders in which some parts of one’s memory or identity seem to be dissociated, or separated, from other parts of one’s memory or identity.

Acute Stress

A type of stress response that emerges quickly in reaction to a specific event or situation and usually dissipates soon after.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological condition resulting from direct exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders.