According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?People who oppose the governor's new welfare program are all a bunch of selfish rich people who don't have any concern for those less fortunate than themselves.
A. invalid analogy
B. hasty generalization
C. ad hominem
D. false cause
E. bandwagon
Answer: C
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