The term used to describe the fallacy that is committed when we mistakenly believe that we have explained an event by naming it is the __________ fallacy.
A) naming
B) nominal
C) explanatory
D) descriptive
E) experimental

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The nominal fallacy involves thinking that naming something explains it, which is a mistake because merely labeling a phenomenon does not account for its causes or nature.

The Term Used to Describe the Fallacy That Is Committed