Answer:
That argument is an example of a falacy masquerading as a valid inference.
Explanation:
Fallacy means error, deception or falsehood. Usually a fallacy is a misconception that is conveyed as true, misleading others. On the other hand, when an argument conveying a true idea is used to derive a false conclusion from false assumptions, the inference is valid.
Based on this, we can conclude that the argument quoted in the above question is a fallacy disguised as valid inference, because the speaker of the argument provides the information as a true statement, but it is wrong to draw conclusions about how Anthony will react after his accident, based on how other people reacted.
Answer:
A. Spain established colonies in North and South America.
Explanation:
The first voyages of Columbus mark a period described as the discovery of America, or the New World (discovery for the Europeans). Columbus was looking for a new route to India and Asia, he didn´t know there was a continent unknown until then.
The Spanish crown continued the exploration in the first half of the 16th century. Spanish explorers ventured into different directions. They discovered new lands. As a result of Columbus discovery and intense exploration in seach of gold and riches, Spain conquered vast areas, subjugated their peoples and built the greatest colonial empire of the 16h-17th century, ranging from North America to South America.
Brazil is in the South Atlantic Ocean .
Answer: B) Angela is a single mother with two young children.
Explanation: Most appropriate reason amongst all the options can be Angela being a single mother of two young children. Usually a working mother is not found highly flexible with working hours and schedule.This can provoke the employer to become bias and hire the other candidate.
Other options are not as appropriate as option(B) because even if other candidate speaks french fluently, it can make the employer bias but Angela still persist more experience in French and other restaurants so it cannot be a major reason for not hiring her. Hospitality management is not a major need because Angela has good experience in restaurant field.
Angela learning about the job from friend and lounge caters to pick business clientele is not relevant with the mentioned situation in the question. Thus, the appropriate option is option(B).
