A movie star is convincing the general public about the dangers of immunizing children. This is an example of a(n) _______ fallacy.
A) ad hominem
B) reductio ad absurdum
C) either-or
D) argumentum ad verecundiam

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This is an example of an "argumentum ad verecundiam" fallacy, which occurs when an argument is made based on the authority of a person rather than on logic or evidence, especially when the authority is not an expert in the field being discussed. In this case, a movie star, presumably not an expert in immunology or medicine, is used as an authority to convince the public about the dangers of immunizing children.

A Movie Star Is Convincing the General Public About the Dangers