Identify the error in causal reasoning

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Identify the error in causal reasoning in the following example: Studies show that when violence in the media is more frequent, violence in society is more frequent.

A) Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc
B) Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
C) Confusing explanations with excuses
D) Proof by absence of disproof.

Reference no: EM13519877

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