Determining Fallacious Reasoning Which statement best explains why this is an example of fallacious reasoning? Experts have linked the increase in teen car accidents to an increase in the use of social media while driving. Teen drivers are using social media to take selfies while driving. This behavior causes dangerous driving situations that may result in deadly accidents. The only way to stop teen accidents caused by distracted driving is to block social media apps while a car is in motion. O The author fails to recognize other behaviors that cause distracted driving. O The author uses language that unfairly draws upon the emotions of readers. O The author labels teens as distracted which is an unfair judgment The author fails to include relevant and sufficient evidence O

English · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Step 1:  Determine which options are correct

What type of fallacy does the author use?

 

- Option D: false dilemma

 

The only option that makes sense is a false dilemma.  The false dilemma means that there is a problem, and there is only one solution.  The problem in this article is that teens are getting into car crashes.  The author states the ONLY solution is to block social media apps on teens' phones.

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