Multiple choice

In the first few months of their careers, executives need challenges and stimulation to develop professionally. Lack of this challenge can have adverse consequences.

The argument above suffers from which of the following fallacies (flawed reasoning)?

  1. The conclusion denies the premise.

  2. The premise employs inductive reasoning.

  3. The conclusion restates the premise.

  4. The premise depends on one parameter only.

  5. The reasoning makes an appeal to authority.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the premise and the conclusion imply that initial challenge is necessary for career executives.

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