Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true. Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "Anthony was at risk of dying from the severe fall that he took when he was climbing. Many who had the same near-fatal experience become averse to climbing afterward. So, Anthony will surely become averse to climbing after his fall." That argument is an example of ________.

A) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference
B) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference
C) a fallacy of relevance
D) a circular argument
E) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The argument is valid but not necessarily sound. It passes the test of deductive validity, but the conclusion is not necessarily true as it relies on an assumption about Anthony's psychological response based on the experiences of others. Therefore, it is a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference.

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