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)
• appeal to authority
• false dichotomy
• appeal to emotion
• gambler's fallacy

Answer 1

The flawed reasoning in the sentence "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" can be categorized as a **false dichotomy**. This reasoning suggests that there are only two extreme outcomes: if you allow a small concession, it implies that people will take advantage to an extreme degree, ignoring the possibility of a more moderate response.