This situation is an example of ad hominem. Ad hominem occurs when someone evaluates or criticizes a person based on personal characteristics or past relationships instead of judging their qualifications or arguments fairly. In this case, Margarite is allowing her personal feelings about the candidate's past relationship with her boyfriend to influence her evaluation of the candidate's professional abilities.
Margarite is part of the hiring committee for a new junior editor. The candidate dated Margarite’s boyfriend when they were in college. Although Margarite thinks the candidate has good experience, she rates her very low in the evaluation. This is an example of what? (1 point) Responses begging the question begging the question a red herring a red herring ad hominem ad hominem either/or
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