mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #400

A doctor argues: 'This patient has a fever. All fevers are caused by infections. Therefore, this patient has an infection.' What's the flaw?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #400

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A doctor argues: 'This patient has a fever. All fevers are caused by infections. Therefore, this patient has an infection.' What's the flaw?

    • A) Overgeneralization
    • B) False cause
    • C) Circular reasoning
    • D) Ambiguity

    Answer: Overgeneralization

    Explanation: A. Not all fevers are infectious (e.g., autoimmune). B is possible but A better describes the specific error.