Question

A student observed that every time the temperature rises above 90 degrees, he forgets to take out the trash. Based on this observation he concluded that temperatures above 90 degrees result in temporary memory loss. In actuality, the studentA. committed the fallacy of logic.B. committed the ceteris paribus error. C. was confusing causality.D. showed good reasoning relating to the relationship between temperatures and memory.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "C. was confusing causality.".

Explanation: In actuality, the student was confusing causality.

The student was confused that there are no scientific or statistical data that indicate and can prove that there is a relationship between temperature and memory loss.