"My psychologist said that quantum mechanics proves that the Eastern mystic doctrine of oneness is true, so it must be." This statement illustrates the fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority. Identify the most relevant reason for the fallacy.
A) The cited source is presumably not an authority on the subject.
B) None of the answers are correct.
C) The source is known to be unreliable.
D) The accuracy of the source's observation is questionable.
E) The cited source is biased.

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The psychologist, while an authority in psychology, is presumably not an expert in quantum mechanics or Eastern mysticism, making their statement an inappropriate appeal to authority on this subject.

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