Question
To support the idea that listening to classical music as a baby makes people smarter, a source cites a speech made by a political leader. Which best describes the fallacy of the source?(1 point)
Responses
The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.
The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.
The source cis relying on scientific evidence.
The source cis relying on scientific evidence.
The source is appealing to the popularity of a belief.
The source is appealing to the popularity of a belief.
The source claims a cause and effect relationship that is based on coincidence.
Responses
The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.
The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.
The source cis relying on scientific evidence.
The source cis relying on scientific evidence.
The source is appealing to the popularity of a belief.
The source is appealing to the popularity of a belief.
The source claims a cause and effect relationship that is based on coincidence.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best description of the fallacy of the source is:
**The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.**
This response highlights that the argument relies on the opinion of a political leader rather than on solid scientific research to support the claim that listening to classical music as a baby makes people smarter.
**The source appeals to authority instead of relying on scientific evidence.**
This response highlights that the argument relies on the opinion of a political leader rather than on solid scientific research to support the claim that listening to classical music as a baby makes people smarter.