According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Representative Thompson's school proposal may be first rate, but don't forget that he never attended college himself.
A) bandwagon
B) ad hominem
C) hasty generalization
D) post hoc, ergo propter hoc
E) either-or

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This is an example of an ad hominem fallacy, which occurs when an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself. In this case, Representative Thompson's educational background is criticized instead of the merits of his school proposal.

According to Your Textbook, the Following Statement Is an Example