An Argument Commits the Ad Hominem Fallacy When It Criticizes

question 61

True/False

An argument commits the ad hominem fallacy when it criticizes the person making an argument instead of the argument itself.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The occurrence in which earlier memories hinder the retrieval of more recent memories.

Source Amnesia

A memory disorder characterized by the inability to remember where, when, or how previously learned information has been acquired, while retaining the factual knowledge.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, such as patterns, ideas, or associations, that help in retaining information.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into conscious thought information stored in memory.