Jerry stays home to care for his young children, but his neighbour Janine has chosen to use a local daycare. Recent research showed evidence that kids in daycare learn some cognitive skills more quickly. Jerry is angry and refuses to believe the study is accurate, whereas Janine wholeheartedly agrees with the outcome of the study. This example reflects what type of logical fallacy?

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The example reflects the emotional reasoning fallacy, as Jerry's emotional response (anger and refusal to believe the study) is guiding his reasoning rather than considering the evidence presented in the study.

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