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An argument claims: 'Just as a doctor must use invasive surgery to remove a cancerous tumor for the patient's long-term health, a struggling national economy requires severe austerity measures, like deep budget cuts, to achieve recovery.' This argument is most vulnerable to criticism for which of the following flaws?

A Attacking the person (ad hominem)
B Slippery slope
C False analogy
D Circular reasoning

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The argument draws a parallel between a medical procedure and economic policy. This is a false analogy because the dissimilarities between a human body and a national economy are significant, making the comparison misleading.

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