Which best describes an "either/or" (false dilemma) fallacy?

A Presenting only two options when more exist

B Using personal attacks

C Repeating the same argument

D Changing the topic

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

A false dilemma presents only two choices as if they are the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives or middle ground.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which best describes an "either/or" (false dilemma) fallacy?" is Option A: Presenting only two options when more exist.

The other options — B) Using personal attacks, C) Repeating the same argument, D) Changing the topic — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A false dilemma presents only two choices as if they are the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives or middle ground.

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Which best describes an "either/or" (false dilemma) fallacy?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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