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 the appeal to misplaced authority fallacy, where someone is assumed to be an expert on a topic simply because they have fame or celebrity status, rather than because of their actual knowledge or expertise on the subject.

Assuming That Someone Is an Expert on a Topic Just