Question

Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

When you give them an inch, they will take a mile.

Which kind of flawed reasoning is this?

(1 point)
Responses

appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion

appeal to authority
appeal to authority

gambler’s fallacy
gambler’s fallacy

false dichotomy

Answer 1

The sentence "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" illustrates a type of flawed reasoning known as a false dichotomy. This statement implies a simplistic view that presents only two extreme options (giving a little vs. taking a lot), ignoring any potential middle ground or other possibilities.

So the correct response is:

false dichotomy