Read the excerpt.
Everybody needs a boost of energy at times, and
caffeine is an easy way to wake up. Most people in the
United States immediately grab for coffee to get a jolt of
caffeine. While caffeine in coffee can be a tasty way to
energize, caffeine also has drawbacks to healthy living,
such as digestive issues, high blood pressure, and
rapid heart rate. A more health-conscious alternative is
peppermint oil. Peppermint oil provides an energizing
effect that can increase brain oxygen levels and
increase performance. Trying to increase focus by
drinking coffee instead of using peppermint oil
guarantees future health complications.
Which choice best explains the effect of the author's
use of faulty reasoning?