Question

Select the mistake responsible for the faulty reasoning in the following statement. I'm bringing my blue fountain pen to the speech contest; I never forget my speech when I have my pen.

1. thinking that A causes B
2. because A always comes before B
3. mistaking an effect for a cause
4. oversimplifying the cause no fallacy

Answer 1

1.) Thinking that A causes B.

Answer 2

Answer: the correct answer is 1.- thinking that A causes B

Explanation: A reasonable conclusion is based on evidence. Faulty reasoning occurs when the conclusion is not supported by the data or evidence.