Assuming that someone is an expert on a topic just because he or she is a celebrity is an example of _____.
A) appeal to misplaced authority
B) bandwagon fallacy
C) either-or fallacy
D) non sequitur

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This is an example of appeal to misplaced authority, where a person is assumed to be an expert on a particular topic simply because they are famous or well-known, even though they lack qualifications or relevant expertise in that area.

Assuming That Someone Is an Expert on a Topic Just