While the speaker sounded convincing when he said that everyone should have a shingles vaccine, Jennifer remained skeptical. Her doctor had told her the vaccine was only necessary for those over a certain age or those with immune disorders. The flaw detected by Jennifer is known as a(n) __________.

A. fallacy
B. hypothetical
C. aggregate
D. proof

Answer: A

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