Arguments that derive their persuasiveness from a threat to an individual's well-being commit the fallacy of
A) appeal to the people
B) appeal to pity
C) appeal to force
D) abusive ad hominem

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The appeal to force fallacy, also known as argumentum ad baculum, involves using a threat of harm to persuade someone to accept a conclusion.

Arguments That Derive Their Persuasiveness from a Threat to an Individual's