Ann is convinced that corporal punishment (e.g., spanking) is a good way to discipline a child because she knows a child whose behavior improved because of it. Whether or not you agree with her, Ann is using a flawed argument
Which type of evidence is she using?
a. Anecdotal
b. Objective
c. Generalizable
d. An appeal to authority
Answer: A
Rationale: This is an individual's story or testimony about an observation or event that is used to make a claim as evidence.
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