Sophia Is Having a Hard Time in Her Math Class

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sophia is having a hard time in her math class this semester. Her math professor has sent a notice to her adviser that she may need to withdraw from the class. Sophia's adviser schedules an appointment to discuss this issue with her. Sophia begins with the argument that her math professor is unfair, that the homework was not related to his lectures, and that he just does not like her. Sophia is demonstrating which logical fallacy?

• A) appealing to false authority
• B) jumping on the bandwagon
• C) assuming something is true
• D) Am I in college to prepare for immediate employment?

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