The last three times I invested money in the stock market, stock prices declined. Therefore, to prevent further declines, I must stop investing any more money.
A) Missing the point.
B) No fallacy.
C) Straw man.
D) False cause.
E) Amphiboly.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of the false cause fallacy as the assumption that the author's investments caused the market to decline is unfounded. The stock market is affected by a multitude of factors beyond an individual's investment decisions.

The Last Three Times I Invested Money in the Stock