According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?In high school I didn't have to study at all and I earned good grades in all my classes, so I'm sure I don't need to study to do well in my college classes.

A. either-or
B. red herring
C. invalid analogy
D. false cause
E. hasty deduction


Answer: C

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