Derek learned that humans have a genetic predisposition toward preferring sweet or salty foods over sour or bitter foods. Derek decided that his chocolate cravings must be adaptive, so he eats even more chocolate than usual. Which fallacy does this illustrate?

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This illustrates the naturalistic fallacy, which assumes that because something is natural or adaptive, it is therefore good or desirable. Derek's assumption that his chocolate cravings must be adaptive and therefore justifies eating even more chocolate is an example of this fallacy.

Derek Learned That Humans Have a Genetic Predisposition Toward Preferring