Ms. Frimpong was worried about her son’s constant sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. She called up her friend Martha who told her, “I have read about those symptoms in WebMD, and that information surely proves that your son is suffering from allergies.” Which error does Martha make?

a. premature closure
b. appeal to tradition as a basis of knowledge
c. overgeneralization
d. appeal to authority as a basis of knowledge


Ans: D

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