"Smoking Is Now Against the Law at Some Beaches

question 11

Multiple Choice

"Smoking is now against the law at some beaches. Next thing you know, there will be a ban on smoking in outdoor venues, like stadiums, parades, and swap meets. What's next? Is the government going to ban Hostess Twinkies because so many Americans are obese? Is the government going to ban walking because someone might trip, or pencils because someone might get poked in the eye?" The most likely fallacy in this argument is:

• A) Hasty generalization
• B) Sweeping generalization
• C) Faulty cause
• D) Spurious correlation
• E) Slippery slope

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Definitions:

Neurohormones

Chemicals produced and released by neurons that communicate with and regulate other cells, acting similarly to hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, important for hormone production and regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotional behavior.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-shaped gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.

Disinhibition Theory

A theory suggesting that reduced inhibition of specific neurons or brain regions can lead to an increase in functional activity, often discussed in the context of behavioral psychology.