Chapter 28 New

Question 1

Claiming there are only two mutually exclusive possibilities, when there is a third option (or more).

Answer 1

fallacy of bifurcation

Question 2

The error of defining a term in a biased way that would not be found in a dictionary in order to protect a claim from evidence to the contrary.

Answer 2

the no true scotsman fallacy

Question 3

The error (arbitrarily) using a double standard, especially when the arguer exempts himself from a standard he applies to others.

Answer 3

special pleading

Question 4

The error of drawing erroneous inferences from an analogy that is not similar in relevant ways to the topic under discussion.

Answer 4

false analogy

Question 5

arguing that a given action will set off a chain reaction leading to a particular result, when in reality other factors are likely to prevent that result.

Answer 5

slippery slope fallacy

Question 6

An informal argument is weak if the conclusion is not likely to be true.

Answer 6

weak