The flawed reasoning in the sentence "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" can be categorized as false dichotomy. This reasoning suggests that there are only two extreme responses (either giving an inch will lead to taking a mile or it won't happen at all), ignoring the possibility of more moderate or varied outcomes.
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?
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Responses
appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion
false dichotomy
false dichotomy
appeal to authority
appeal to authority
gambler’s fallacy
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