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An argument that concludes 'Event A caused Event B' simply because 'Event B occurred immediately after Event A' is most likely committing which specific logical fallacy?

A Appeal to authority.
B Post hoc, ergo propter hoc.
C Circular reasoning.
D Straw man fallacy.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Latin phrase 'Post hoc, ergo propter hoc' translates to 'after this, therefore because of this,' describing the fallacy of assuming causation merely because one event follows another in time.

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