Question

Terri has raised many good points for why we should purchase Pear brand computers for our office. I know that Terri studied Pear Computer Inc.'s products very closely, just before she invested her life savings in Pear Computer stock. So, Terri should know how good their computers are. We should follow her advice and buy Pear brand computers for the office.
Which of the following best describes the type of fallacy committed in Passage B?
A. The fallacy of suppressed evidence
B. The fallacy of amphiboly
C. The fallacy of division
D. The fallacy of false dichotomy
E. No fallacy

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

This is the fallacy based on the premise that if something generally true for a whole, definitely it must be true for other parts. The fact that Terri studied Pear computers,and she invested life savings pear computer stock is true. Therefore, it is assumed that she is  conversant with Pear brand Computers product, and should be in a good position to recommend the products for her office.