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Question 1

False Dichotomy

Answer 1

When two sides of an argument are presented as the only option when in reality there are other ways to view the situation

Question 2

Straw Man

Answer 2

an intentionally misrepresented proposition that is set up because it is easier to defeat than an opponent’s real argument.

Question 3

Ad hominem

Answer 3

Argument and/or reaction against the person rather than the actual argument

Question 4

Correlation does not imply causation

Answer 4

When we say that correlation does not imply causation, we mean that just because you can see a connection or a mutual relationship between two variables, it doesn’t necessarily mean that one causes the other

Question 5

Post Hoc

Answer 5

Post hoc is a fallacy where one reasons that since an event occurred before another, then the first event caused the other

Question 6

Circular Reasoning

Answer 6

Circular reasoning is when you attempt to make an argument by beginning with an assumption that what you are trying to prove is already true

Question 7

Generalization

Answer 7

a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

Question 8

tu quoque

Answer 8

to answer criticism with criticism. To avoid engaging in a real argument, it is simply saying that by accusing the other person of not doing the same thing, that makes it ok for you not to do that thing

Question 9

Appeal to ignorance

Answer 9

Simply because something hasn’t been proven means it is not the case or vice versa

Question 10

Slippery Slope Fallacy

Answer 10

The slippery slope fallacy works by moving from a seemingly benign premise or starting point and working through a number of small steps to an improbable extreme.

Question 11

Red Herring Fallacy

Answer 11

A “red herring fallacy” is a distraction from the argument typically with some sentiment that seems to be relevant but isn’t really on-topic.

Question 12

Appeal to Authority

Answer 12

This fallacy happens when we misuse an authority. This misuse of authority can occur in a number of ways. We can cite only authorities — steering conveniently away from other testable and concrete evidence as if expert opinion is always correct. Or we can cite irrelevant authorities, poor authorities, or false authorities.

Question 13

Ambiguity

Answer 13

Equivocation happens when a word, phrase, or sentence is used deliberately to confuse, deceive, or mislead by sounding like it’s saying one thing but actually saying something else.

Question 14

Appeal to Pity

Answer 14

In this case, the fallacy appeals to the compassion and emotional sensitivity of others when these factors are not strictly relevant to the argument

Question 15

Bandwagon Fallacy

Answer 15

The bandwagon fallacy assumes something is true (or right, or good) because other people agree with it