5.7 Consider each of the following situations, being alert for errors of reactio

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5.7 Consider each of the following situations, being alert for errors of reaction. Such errors are often implied rather than stated directly, so you are likely to find hints rather than clear-cut evidence of error. Identify whatever hints you find, and explain why you believe they point to an error of reaction. a) A woman named Elvira Arellano was deported to Mexico, leaving her young son behind. Unlike her, he is a citizen because he was born in the United States. In discussing this case, Rowena stated her belief that the law should be

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Errors of reaction:

a) In the first situation the error of reaction that is committed is Straw man reaction, as Raul is stating that has not been said and intended by Rowena .

b) In this the error of reaction that has been committed is Attacking the person as the Senator has been accused by his opponent on a personal level.

c) The error of reaction that is committed in this situation is Shifting the burden of proof as Bertrand instead of defending his assertion with proofs is challenging others to prove him wrong.

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