An “Ad hominem” argument is: A. An argument that focuses on attacking a person’s character or motives rather than addressing the actual issue.
B. An argument that presents evidence to support a claim.
C. An argument that uses statistical data to prove a point.
D. An argument that appeals to authority rather than logic.
The correct answer is:
A. An argument that focuses on attacking a person’s character or motives rather than addressing the actual issue.
Explanation: An “ad hominem” argument is a fallacy that occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument instead of the argument itself. This type of reasoning diverts attention from the actual issue being discussed and can lead to misunderstandings or misrepresentations of the original claim.