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

gambler’s fallacy
gambler’s fallacy

appeal to authority
appeal to authority

false dichotomy
false dichotomy

appeal to emotion

Answer 1

The sentence "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" suggests that if you allow someone a small concession, they will exploit it for much larger gains. This reflects a flawed reasoning known as false dichotomy, as it presents a limited view of a situation where only two extreme outcomes are considered, ignoring any middle ground or nuance.

So the correct answer is false dichotomy.