Which of the following is an example of an appeal to false authority?

A. Nine out of ten Americans prefer this course of action.
B. Actress Anne Hathaway believes in acupuncture, so you should too.
C. You shouldn't vote for Bill Brown because his son is a dropout.
D. If we don't privatize Social Security, the country will go bankrupt.


Answer: B

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