Imagine that you've just heard an argument that Purdue computer users shouldn't have to change their passwords so often. Which of the following fallacies is present in the statement in italics below? "Any argument that promotes LESS security isn't even worthy of a response."

Imagine that you've just heard an argument that Purdue computer users shouldn't have to change their passwords so often. Which of the following fallacies is present in the statement in italics below? "Any argument that promotes LESS security isn't even worthy of a response."

Imagine that you've just heard an argument that Purdue computer users shouldn't have to change their passwords so often. Which of the following fallacies is present in the statement in italics below?
"Any argument that promotes LESS security isn't even worthy of a response."




a. Selected instances
b. Pooh-poohing
c. Red herring
d. Straw person
e. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc







Answer: B


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