Choose the right type of fallacy for the given statement, premise, and conclusion.
Wife: I need a new coat for this season.
Husband: Last year it was not so cold at this time.
Premise: Last year it was not so cold at this time.
Conclusion: Therefore, you do not need a new coat.
a. Circular Reasoning
b. Hasty Generalization Fallacy
c. Slippery Slope Fallacy
d. Red Herring Fallacy
d. Red Herring Fallacy
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