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 if it works or not,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 true solely based on their authority or expertise. This overlooks the fact that just because someone is well-known does not necessarily mean they are credible on all topics. Critical thinking requires evaluating evidence and claims based on their own merit, rather than simply accepting them based on authority or popularity.

A Famous Newscaster Advertises a New Magnetic Mattress for Controlling