Question

determining fallacious reasoning
experts have linked the increase in teen car accidents to an increase in the use of social media while driving. teen drivers are using social media to take selfies while driving. this behavior causes dangerous driving situations that may result in deadly accidents. the only way to stop teen accidents caused by distracted driving is to block social media apps while a car is in motion.
what type of fallacy does the author use?
o bandwagon
o appeal to pity
o ad hominem
o false dilemma

Explanation:

A false dilemma fallacy presents only two extreme options as the only solutions. Here, the author claims the only way to stop accidents is blocking social media apps (ignoring other solutions like driver education). A bandwagon fallacy is about popularity ("everyone is doing it"), appeal to pity is using emotion (sad stories), and ad hominem attacks the person.

Answer:

false dilemma