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In a debate, one person keeps bringing up the other's personal mistakes from 10 years ago rather than discussing the current proposal. What is this person doing?
AProviding relevant historical context.
BUsing an ad hominem attack to deflect from the topic.
CComplimenting the opponent's memory.
DProving that the proposal is logically flawed.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Using an ad hominem attack to deflect from the topic.
Attacking the person instead of the argument is a logical fallacy known as an ad hominem attack.
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