According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?Hannah makes a good argument in favor of providing economic benefits for same-sex couples, but what else would you expect from someone who is openly gay?

A. ad hominem
B. invalid analogy
C. post hoc, ergo propter hoc
D. either-or
E. hasty generalization


Answer: A

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