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What is a common logical flaw in arguments where a correlation is mistaken for causation?

A Ad hominem, attacking the person rather than the argument.
B Post hoc ergo propter hoc, assuming that because B followed A, A must have caused B.
C Circular reasoning, where the conclusion is assumed in the premise.
D Straw man, misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

'Post hoc ergo propter hoc' is a common fallacy where mere temporal sequence is incorrectly interpreted as a causal relationship, a frequent target for analysis in GRE arguments.

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