Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of causation?
A)"I really don't like her book but I don't want to hurt her feelings."
B)"Even though I'm really busy today, I'd better visit my parents or they'll be upset."
C)"Bruce is making me crazy with his excuses."
D)both a and b above
E)a, b, and c above

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None of the statements in choices A, B, or C provide a sufficient causal relation to support their conclusion. They are simply stating an opinion, desire, or observation without any evidence or reasoning to support them. Therefore, all three statements commit the fallacy of causation.

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