We need to ban the use of video games for children under the age of 12,because obesity leads to serious health consequences. Which fallacy does this example illustrateA) non sequitur B) circular argument C) weak analogy D) false dichotomy

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We need to ban the use of video games for children under the age of 12,because obesity leads to serious health consequences. Which fallacy does this example illustrateA)  non sequitur B)  circular argument C)  weak analogy D)  false dichotomy

Danielle Boykin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The argument does not logically follow. While obesity may lead to serious health consequences, there is no direct causation between using video games and becoming overweight. Therefore, the argument is fallacious.

"We need to ban the use of video games for children under the age of 12,because obesity leads to serious health consequences." Which fallacy does this example illustrate

A) non sequitur
B) circular argument
C) weak analogy
D) false dichotomy

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"We need to ban the use of video games for children under the age of 12,because obesity leads to serious health consequences." Which fallacy does this example illustrateA) non sequitur B) circular argument C) weak analogy D) false dichotomy

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"We need to ban the use of video games for children under the age of 12,because obesity leads to serious health consequences." Which fallacy does this example illustrate

A) non sequitur
B) circular argument
C) weak analogy
D) false dichotomy