Question

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?

• bandwagon
• appeal to pity
• ad hominem
• false dilemma

Explanation:

A false dilemma fallacy presents only two options as if they are the only possibilities, ignoring other potential solutions. Here, the author claims the only way to stop teen accidents from distracted driving is to block social media apps while driving, ignoring other methods (e.g., driver education, stricter laws, parental monitoring). Bandwagon appeals to popularity, appeal to pity uses sympathy, and ad hominem attacks the person—none fit here.

Answer:

false dilemma