Jerry puts his child in daycare while he works,whereas Janine stays home from work to look after her child.When told about research that suggests that daycare has negative effects on children,Jerry is angry and refuses to believe the study is accurate,whereas Janine wholeheartedly agrees with the outcome of the study.This example reflects what type of logical fallacy?

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Jerry's anger and refusal to believe the study is accurate is an emotional response rather than a logical one, which indicates an emotional reasoning fallacy. Janine's agreement with the study reflects a logical response based on evidence.

Jerry Puts His Child in Daycare While He Works,whereas Janine