When you give them an inch, they will take a mile.

Which kind of flawed reasoning is this?

(1 point)
Responses

false dichotomy
false dichotomy

appeal to authority
appeal to authority

appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion

gambler’s fallacy

1 answer

The phrase "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" reflects a kind of reasoning that is often associated with slippery slope arguments, suggesting that a small concession will lead to much larger demands or consequences. However, from the options provided, none explicitly match this reasoning.

Among the choices given, the most fitting flawed reasoning would be appeal to emotion, as it plays on fears of being taken advantage of or manipulated. It's not a perfect fit but is the closest match among the options.

So, the answer would be: appeal to emotion.