You and a Friend Are Discussing the Importance of Fathers

question 172

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are discussing the importance of fathers in children's overall development. Your friend states that "If we fail to promote increased involvement of fathers in the parenting process, then we must accept the inevitable breakdown of other social values." What type of reasoning fallacy is this?

• A)a weak analogy
• B)circular logic
• C)alternative explanations
• D)a false dichotomy

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Definitions:

Genetic

Relating to genes and heredity, including the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.

Environmental Influences

The impact of external factors such as culture, climate, and social interactions on an individual's development and behavior.

Heritability

The proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes. The heritability of a trait may vary, depending on the range of populations and environments studied.

Behavior Geneticist

A researcher who studies the genetic and environmental influences on behaviors, often through twin and adoption studies.