Fallacies

Question 1

Occurs when one reasons that since an event occurred before another, then
the first event caused the other.

Answer 1

Post Hoc

Question 2

The reason given to support the claim just restates the claim

Answer 2

Circular Reasoning

Question 3

Occurs when it is assumed that something is better
or correct simply because it is older, traditional or “always has been done”.

Answer 3

Appeal to Tradition (Ad Antiquitatem)

Question 4

Suggests that taking a minor action will lead to major and sometimes
ludicrous consequences.

Answer 4

Slippery Slope

Question 5

Committed when pity or a related emotion such as
sympathy or compassion is appealed to for the sake of getting a conclusion accepted.

Answer 5

Appeal to Pity (Ad Misericordiam)

Question 6

Draws conclusion from too little, inadequate or biased evidence.

Answer 6

Hasty Generalization

Question 7

The threat or the force is directly or causally related to the
conclusion.

Answer 7

Appeal to Fear (Ad Baculum)

Question 8

Makes an appeal to group-approved attitudes or beliefs.

Answer 8

Appeal to Crowd (Ad Populum)

Question 9

Makes a personal attack on an opponent rather than focusing on the issue
under discussion.

Answer 9

Ad Hominem

Question 10

Occurs when a person mistakenly believes
something to be true that is not, because he or she does not know enough about the subject
or has not been given evidence to know otherwise.

Answer 10

Appeal to Ignorance (Ad Ignorantiam)

Question 11

Literally means “it does not follow”. Happens when a writer or speaker
draws a conclusion that does not logically follow the evidence given.

Answer 11

Non Sequitur