Fallacies

Question 1

Hidden assumption

Answer 1

Unsupported conclusions that an argument is built on

Question 2

Begging the question

Answer 2

Presenting assumptions as facts

Question 3

Ambiguous terms

Answer 3

Not clear

Question 4

Circular reasoning

Answer 4

No new information in second half of sentence to support first half

Question 5

Misuse of authority

Answer 5

2 types:

Biased and incomplete

Question 6

Transfer (association)

Answer 6

Comparing self to someone you admire, hoping to transfer their qualities to you

Question 7

Bandwagon

Answer 7

Assuming the majority is right

Question 8

Misleading statistics

Answer 8

Presenting statistics inaccurately

Question 9

Faulty generalization

Answer 9

Stereotypes

Question 10

False cause (post hoc)

Answer 10

Assuming one event caused another

Question 11

False analogy

Answer 11

Finding one or two vague similarities between two items and concluding that they are alike

Question 12

Appeal to emotion

Answer 12

Using an emotional issue as the only support or to mislead the reader away from the issue

Question 13

Red herring

Answer 13

Focusing attention not related to central issue (distraction)

Question 14

Smear (personal attack)

Answer 14

Attacking the person, not the issue

Question 15

Attacking the motive

Answer 15

Self explanatory :)

Question 16

Either/ Or Solutions

Answer 16

Believing there are only two sides to every situation (over simplification)