Logical Fallacies Deck 1

Question 1

Straw Man Argument

Answer 1

This logical fallacy occurs when the arguer sets up a version of the opponent’s position and then attacks that version rather than address that actual position

Question 2

Ad Hominem (Abusive)

Answer 2

The logical fallacy in which the writer attacks the person who presents the issue rather than deal logically with the issue itself.

Question 3

Red Herring

Answer 3

This fallacy occurs when an issue is being discussed, but some other seemingly relevant topic is brought up, and the arguments shifts focus from the original position stated.

Question 4

Appeal To Pity

Answer 4

A fallacy in which someone tries to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting his or her opponents feeling of pity or guilt.

Question 5

Tu Quoque

Answer 5

An informal fallacy that intends to discredit the opponent’s argument by asserting the opponent’s failure to act consistently in accordance with its conclusion.

Question 6

Bandwagon Fallacy

Answer 6

This fallacy occurs when someone argues that because something is believed to be true by a lot of people, that it must be true.

Question 7

Poisoning The Well

Answer 7

This occurs when one attempts to discredit another person’s position before they can even speak based on that person’s past, or qualities.

Question 8

Missing The Point

Answer 8

A logical fallacy which consists in apparently refuting an opponent while actually disapproving something else.

Question 9

Appeal To Force

Answer 9

The logical fallacy that occurs when someone uses force or threats to convince others to accept a conclusion.

Question 10

Ad Hominem (Circumstantial)

Answer 10

This logical fallacy occurs when one’s personal history, or personal attributes are attached to dismiss an argument.