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First, carefully read the definitions of the five logical fallacies in the Theoretical Block. Then,
analyze each of the five statements in the Practical Block. Your task is to identify which logical
fallacy is most prominently committed in each statement. Write the corresponding letter (A–
E) in the answer box next to each statement number.

Theoretical Block: Definitions of Fallacies

A. False Cause (Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc)
This fallacy assumes that because one event occurred before another, the first event must have
caused the second. It mistakenly confuses correlation or sequence with causation, ignoring other
potential factors or the possibility of coincidence.

B. Ad Hominem (Against the Person)
This fallacy attacks the character, motive, or other personal attributes of the person making an
argument instead of addressing the substance of the argument itself. It attempts to discredit the
argument by discrediting its source.

C. Slippery Slope
This fallacy argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related (and
usually negative) events, resulting in an extreme, disastrous outcome. This prediction is made
without sufficient evidence that the chain of events will actually occur.

D. Straw Man
This fallacy involves misrepresenting, exaggerating, or oversimplifying an opponent's
argument to make it easier to attack and refute. By addressing a weakened or distorted version
of the real position, the arguer avoids engaging with the actual, more nuanced point.

E. Appeal to Nature
This fallacy argues that something is good, right, or desirable simply because it is perceived as
"natural," or conversely, that something is bad because it is "unnatural." This line of reasoning
overlooks the fact that natural things are not inherently good, and human-made things are not
inherently bad.

Practical Block: Argument Statements

1. Statement on Public Policy:
"Introducing a one-hour later start time for high schools is a terrible idea. If we let teenagers
sleep in, the next thing you know, they'll demand to start work at noon, productivity will
collapse, and our entire economy will be based on a lazy, nocturnal schedule. We must reject
this change to prevent societal breakdown."

2. Statement on Technology:
"Dr. Vance argues for caution in deploying new artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing data
privacy risks. But consider this: Dr. Vance's own research grant was recently cut for ethical
violations. Why should we trust the judgment of someone with such a questionable professional
background on matters of ethics?"

3. Statement on Nutrition:
"You should only use herbal supplements and avoid all prescription medication. Chemicals
manufactured in a lab are unnatural and toxic to the human body. Anything that comes directly
from a plant, in its pure form, is inherently safer and better for healing."

4. Statement on Urban Planning:
"Opponents of the new bike lane say it's about preserving parking for local businesses. What
they're really saying is that they hate the environment, despise healthy citizens, and want our
city choked with pollution and traffic forever. We can't listen to such anti-progress views."

5. Statement on Economics:
"Look at the dаta: the national economic growth rate declined sharply three months after the
new government was elected. It's obvious that this administration's policies are responsible for
stalling the economy and causing financial hardship for everyone."

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