If an Argument Commits the Fallacy of Equivocation, You Can

question 33

True/False

If an argument commits the fallacy of equivocation, you can often show that the argument fails by replacing a word or phrase with a synonym.

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Definitions:

Irrational Worry

Excessive concern or anxiety about potential problems or dangers that are not based on reason or reality.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent disturbances or dysfunctions in behavior, thoughts, or emotions that cause significant distress or impairment.

Excitability

The ability of a cell, particularly a nerve or muscle cell, to respond to stimuli and convert them into nerve impulses.