Which of the Following Statements Is Illustrative of the Post

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is illustrative of the post hoc fallacy?

• A)Believing that because someone is specially trained,he or she is more likely to become a professional athlete
• B)Believing that because someone has benefitted from the best coaching,he or she will have a good chance of becoming a professional athlete
• C)Believing that because someone is muscular in body type,he or she is more likely to become a professional athlete
• D)Believing that because most professional athletes lift weights,weightlifting produces professional athletes

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