Which of the following does your textbook say about causal reasoning?

A. Causal reasoning should be supplemented with analogical reasoning.
B. Causal reasoning can be tricky because the relationship between causes and effects is not always clear.
C. Causal reasoning should be used only in persuasive speeches on a question of policy.
D. When using causal reasoning, you need to discuss the cause before the effect.
E. When using causal reasoning, you should be especially careful to avoid the ad hominem fallacy.


Answer: B

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