Determine Which Fallacy, If Any, Is Committed in the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Determine which fallacy, if any, is committed in the following arguments.
-My major advisor claims that I will do better on the LSAT if I take some of the practice exams available in the library. As a result, I probably should take some practice exams.

• A) begging the question
• B) appeal to ignorance
• C) appeal to illegitimate authority
• D) ad hominem
• E) strawman
• F) red herring
• G) no fallacy committed

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Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work and use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one's personal or organizational objectives.

Sources of Power

The origins from which an individual or organization derives the ability to influence others, such as through expert knowledge, authority, or social relationships.

Compliance

The act of conforming to set rules, standards, or laws.

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