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Question 1

Using an appeal to popular assent, often by arousing the feelings and enthusiasm of the multitude rather than building an argument. Good examples are propagandists, the demagogue, and advertisers.

Answer 1

Argumentum ad Populum

Question 2

This argumentum ad populum asserts that, since the majority of people believes an argument or chooses a particular course of action, the argument must be true, or the course of action must be followed , or the decision must be the best choice. “85% of consumers purchase IBM

Answer 2

Bandwagon Approach

Question 3

Asserting that opponent’s argument must be false because you personally don’t understand it or can’t follow it’s technicalities.

Answer 3

Argument from Personal Incredulity