Which kind of logical error overlooks the fact that, generally speaking, widespread acceptance of an idea does not guarantee its validity?
A) An argumentum ad verecundiam fallacy
B) An argumentum ad populum fallacy
C) A reductio ad absurdum fallacy
D) A post hoc fallacy

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An argumentum ad populum fallacy occurs when it is argued that a proposition is true because many or most people believe it, mistakenly equating widespread belief with validity.

Which Kind of Logical Error Overlooks the Fact That, Generally