A famous newscaster advertises a new magnetic mattress for controlling pain.If Nathaniel decides to order the mattress because he believes that such a well-known personality should know whether or not it works,he has made an error in which of the following?
A)Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
B)All evidence is not equal in quality.
C)Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
D)Critical thinking requires an open mind.

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Nathaniel has made an error in assuming that the claims made by the famous newscaster are automatically true just because of their authority and expertise. This is a fallacious argument from authority.

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