In this problem, you are asked to match each of the suggestions on \"how to tell

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In this problem, you are asked to match each of the suggestions on "how to tell if he likes you" below (1, 2, 3, and 4) from a magazine with the following four fallacy names: Appeal to Inappropriate Authority Fallacy of Equivocation Attack on the Person False Cause In a study, 90 percent of men said that they like most people. So, he probably likes you Ask you friends. If they think he likes you, he probably likes you! Statistically speaking, women who purchase mixing bowls are more likely to be in committed relationships. So buy a mixing bowl right away! Any boy who doesn't like you is obviously stupid

Explanation / Answer

1) Fallacy of equivocation. Liking people is used ambiguously here

2) Appeal to inappropriate authority. A friend's opinion is subjective which cannot be taken an as objective fact.

3) False cause. The causility between purchasing a mixing bowl and being in a committed relationship is not evident and is not proved.

4) Attack on the person.

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