Amy claims that the rise in crime in her hometown has been due to an earlier influx of immigrants from a certain country. She says that her intuition has led her to this conclusion. Which of the following fallacies does Amy commit when she makes this assertion?
A. naturalistic fallacy
B. fallacy of loaded question
C. formal fallacy
D. fallacy of questionable cause
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. reduce the availability and increase the price of illegal drugs. b. result in a significant increase in the varieties of illegal drugs that are available. c. actually lead to an increased supply of all illegal drugs. d. reduce the supply of mild drugs, but greatly increase the supply of more potent drugs. e. have no effect on the availability of illegal drugs.
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