Which of the following is an example of a formal fallacy?
A) Ad hominen
B) Affirming the consequent
C) Straw man
D) Hasty generalization

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Affirming the consequent is a formal fallacy where a conclusion is drawn based on a conditional statement that is reversed or stated incorrectly. It is a deductive error that violates the rules of logical inference. The other choices listed (ad hominem, straw man, and hasty generalization) are examples of informal fallacies where the argument may be flawed but not necessarily violating the rules of logical inference.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Formal