Argument: "A recent study showed that children who regularly eat breakfast perform better in school than those who frequently skip it. Therefore, schools should implement mandatory breakfast programs to significantly improve students' academic performance." Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The argument assumes a causal link between breakfast and performance. Option B suggests a confounding variable (socioeconomic status) that could be the true cause of both consistent breakfast eating and better performance, weakening the school's proposed solution.