Mischaracterizing a Position in Order to Make It Look Absurd

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mischaracterizing a position in order to make it look absurd or unpalatable is a common error in reasoning referred to as:

• A) Appeal to Ignorance
• B) Affirming the Consequent
• C) Straw Person Argument
• D) Golden Mean Fallacy

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