Multiple Choice
Politician: "Many people claim that we are still in a recession, which is complete nonsense. All of my stocks made gains this year and I am perfectly able to cover my own expenses."
Which of the following is a weakness displayed by the politician's reliance on evidence from his own life?
A) He assumes that the general public has enough awareness about his life to know whether he is telling the truth.
B) He assumes that his life is not typical.
C) He presumes, without providing justification, that his opinions are more valid than other opinions.
D) He presumes, without providing justification, that general trends of the economy should be applicable to his own life.
E) He presumes, without providing justification, that specific instances from his own life are indicators of larger economic trends.
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