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SSAT Upper Level
Reading Comprehension

Identify the Logical Fallacy

Very Easy Critical Analysis Logical Fallacies

During a recent debate on climate change, a participant argued, "If we allow one company to pollute, then all companies will start polluting, leading to total environmental disaster." This statement implies that the actions of a few will inevitable result in the actions of all. It assumes a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the behaviors of a single entity and an entire group without considering other factors or outcomes.

This reasoning is an example of a logical fallacy. Based on this passage, identify the logical fallacy present in the argument.

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