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Logical Fallacies In Argumentation
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What kind of logical fallacy does an editorial commit when it blames high crime rates solely on video game violence?

A

False cause fallacy by attributing complex social issues to a single source without sufficient evidence.

B

Slippery slope argument suggesting that playing video games inevitably leads to violent behavior in society.

C

Ad hominem attack by critiquing the personal habits of gamers instead of addressing arguments directly.

D

Circular reasoning by stating that video games cause aggression because aggressive people play them.

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