According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?If you really want to lose weight, make sure you use the newest diet on the market. In weight-loss plans, as in everything else, newer is always better.

A. bandwagon
B. appeal to novelty
C. hasty induction
D. circular example
E. slippery slope

Answer: B

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