# 27. Rhetorical manipulation ## 27.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 27.5.3. Attacking Approach #### 27.5.3.1. Guilt by Association This is the discrediting of a claim or idea by associating it with an undesirable person or group. Example: "Jane appears good at mathematics. Jane cheated in her exams. Therefore, all exam cheats appear good at mathematics." ***Parent:** [[Attacking Approaches]]*