Ceili and Fionn Are Discussing the Statement "Fathers Are Essential

question 109

Multiple Choice

Ceili and Fionn are discussing the statement "Fathers are essential for children's well-being." Ceili says that it is clear that fathers are essential because children in fatherless homes have an increased risk of a variety of behaviour problems. Which of the following points should Fionn make to demonstrate that the argument is unreasonable?

• A)The argument is based on a false dichotomy.
• B)Other evidence suggests that it is the presence of a mother that determines whether children will be well adjusted or not.
• C)The argument is based on outdated information.
• D)Evidence of a correlation between fatherlessness and behaviour problems does not mean that there is a causal relationship between the two.

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Definitions:

Productivity

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