Which Common Logical Fallacy Is Used When Claiming There Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which common logical fallacy is used when claiming there is no way to know the effect of BPA since humans are exposed to so many toxins, thus we should do nothing about the use of BPA?

• A) red herring
• B) false dichotomy
• C) appeal to ignorance
• D) ad hominem attack
• E) hasty generalization

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