According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch of liberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

A. post hoc, ergo propter hoc
B. hasty generalization
C. either-or
D. appeal to novelty
E. ad hominem


Answer: E

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