Fallacies: Master the Art of Flawless Reasoning

Question 1

A fallacy is best defined as:

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An error in reasoning leading to an incorrect conclusion

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A sound logical argument

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An argument based solely on facts

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An argument expressing personal opinions

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a formal fallacy?

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Drawing an invalid conclusion from valid premises (Syllogistic Fallacy)

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Attacking an individual instead of their argument (Ad Hominem)

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Assuming something is true because it has not been proven false (Appeal to Ignorance)

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Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack (Straw Man)

Question 3

The primary purpose of studying fallacies is to:

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Enhance critical thinking skills

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Memorize a list of logical errors

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Avoid mistakes in daily conversations

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Win arguments against others

Question 4

Which statement exemplifies an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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You cannot trust that politician; he has a history of dishonesty.

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The theory of evolution is flawed because it conflicts with my religious beliefs.

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This new law is unfair because it only benefits the wealthy.

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Climate change is a hoax orchestrated by scientists seeking global control.

Question 5

When evaluating an argument, the most critical factor to consider is:

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The supporting evidence

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The author's reputation

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The emotional appeal of the argument

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The conclusion reached

Question 6

Hasty generalization is a type of logical fallacy that involves:

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Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence

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Attacking the person instead of the argument (Ad Hominem)

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Assuming something is true because it has not been proven false (Appeal to Ignorance)

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Arguing in circles (Circular Reasoning)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a circular argument?

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God exists because the Bible says so, and the Bible is true because it is the word of God.

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The new law is necessary because it will reduce crime, and we know it will reduce crime due to its well-crafted nature.

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Evolution is valid because it is supported by evidence, and the evidence is valid because it supports evolution.

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Capital punishment is wrong because it involves killing, and killing is wrong because it involves taking a life.

Question 8

Sampling error is a type of fallacy that occurs when:

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A conclusion is drawn from a sample that is not representative of the entire population

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An individual resorts to personal attacks instead of addressing the argument (Ad Hominem)

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An argument relies on emotional appeals rather than logical reasoning

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A conclusion is reached by diverting attention away from the main issue (Red Herring)

Question 9

A fallacy in which an individual attacks the character of their opponent rather than their argument is known as:

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Ad Hominem

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Tu Quoque

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Red Herring

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Appeal to Ignorance

Question 10

Which fallacy occurs when you conclude something based on a false comparison between two items?

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False equivalence

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Begging the question

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Non sequitur

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Affirming the consequent

Question 11

Identify the fallacy that arises when you draw a conclusion from true premises that do not logically support the conclusion?

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Non sequitur

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Circular reasoning

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Affirming the consequent

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Denying the antecedent

Question 12

Which fallacy occurs when you conclude that one event caused another simply because the first event happened before the second?

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Post hoc ergo propter hoc

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Circular reasoning

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Denying the antecedent

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Affirming the consequent

Question 13

Which fallacy occurs when you argue that something is true simply because no one has proven it false?

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Appeal to ignorance

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Burden of proof

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Affirming the consequent

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Denying the antecedent

Question 14

Which fallacy occurs when you argue that something is true simply because everyone else believes it?

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Bandwagon

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Appeal to emotion

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Appeal to authority

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Straw man

Question 15

Which fallacy occurs when you distort your opponent's argument to make it easier to attack?

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Straw man

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Red herring

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Tu quoque

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Ad hominem

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an informal fallacy?

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Ad hominem

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Appeal to ignorance

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Affirming the consequent

Question 17

Hasty Generalization: Which of the following is characterized by drawing a conclusion based on an insufficient or narrow set of evidence?

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Hasty Generalization

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Circular Reasoning

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Straw Man

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Ad Hominem

Question 18

Ad Hominem: When an argument attacks the person making it rather than their reasoning, this is known as:

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Ad Hominem

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Red Herring

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Equivocation

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Begging the Question

Question 19

Circular Reasoning: Which fallacy occurs when a premise in an argument is essentially the same as the conclusion, just rephrased?

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Circular Reasoning

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False Dilemma

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Slippery Slope

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Appeal to Emotion

Question 20

Straw Man: A fallacy that presents a false or exaggerated version of an opponent's argument in order to make it easier to attack is known as:

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Straw Man

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Tu Quoque

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Ad Ignorantium

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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

Question 21

Jumping to Conclusions: Which fallacy involves drawing a conclusion without sufficient evidence or considering alternative explanations?

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Jumping to Conclusions

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False Analogy

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Bandwagon

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Appeal to Authority

Question 22

Appeal to Ignorance: When an argument assumes something is true because it has not been proven false, this is known as:

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Appeal to Ignorance

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Burden of Proof

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Reductio ad Absurdum

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False Dilemma

Question 23

Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc: Which fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn about a cause-and-effect relationship based solely on the fact that one event followed another?

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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

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Hasty Generalization

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Slippery Slope

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Ad Hominem

Question 24

False Dilemma: A fallacy that presents two options as the only possible choices, even though there may be other viable alternatives, is known as:

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False Dilemma

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Begging the Question

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Equivocation

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Red Herring

Question 25

Equivocation: Which fallacy involves using ambiguous or vague language to create the illusion of agreement or proof?

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Equivocation

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Appeal to Emotion

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Straw Man

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Ad Ignorantium

Question 26

Appeal to Emotion: A fallacy that attempts to persuade by appealing to emotions rather than facts or logic is known as:

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Appeal to Emotion

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Bandwagon

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Red Herring

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Ad Populum

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of omission?

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Omitting evidence that contradicts one's argument

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Using circular reasoning

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Appealing to emotion

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Drawing a conclusion from a small sample

Question 28

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a fallacy?

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Errors in reasoning

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Leads to correct conclusions

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Supports the validity of an argument

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Can only be intentional

Question 29

Which type of fallacy involves drawing a general conclusion from an insufficient or unrepresentative sample?

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Hasty generalization

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Ad hominem

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Appeal to emotion

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Slippery slope

Question 30

An example of a 'red herring' fallacy is:

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Introducing an irrelevant topic to distract from the main argument

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Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself

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Assuming that because two events are related, one causes the other

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Arguing that a proposition is true because it has not been proven false

Question 31

Which logical fallacy involves concluding a specific outcome from a premise that only suggests a general possibility?

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Affirming the consequent

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Circular reasoning

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Denying the antecedent

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False dilemma

Question 32

Which fallacy occurs when a speaker presents a limited number of extreme choices, implying that no other options exist?

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False dilemma

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Straw man

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Slippery slope

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Ad populum

Question 33

Which technique is most effective in avoiding fallacies in reasoning?

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Thoroughly analyzing evidence and logical connections

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Relying solely on personal beliefs

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Using strong emotional appeals

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Ignoring opposing viewpoints

Question 34

Which logical fallacy involves using the same argument to support both the premise and the conclusion?

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Begging the question

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Ad hominem

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Straw man

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Appeal to emotion

Question 35

Which of the following is a type of informal fallacy?

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Ad hominem

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Denying the antecedent

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Affirming the consequent

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Modus ponens

Question 36

What is the fallacy of false cause?

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Assuming that one event causes another simply because it happened before

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Appealing to ignorance to support an argument

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Assuming that two events are related just because they have similar characteristics

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Using a vague or ambiguous term to mean different things in different parts of an argument

Question 37

What is a syllogism?

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A type of logical argument with two premises and a conclusion

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A type of informal fallacy

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A valid deduction

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A syllogism

Question 38

What is the fallacy of straw man?

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Creating a false or exaggerated version of an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack

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Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself

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Appealing to an authority figure to support an argument

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Using a vague or ambiguous term to mean different things in different parts of an argument

Question 39

What is the fallacy of slippery slope?

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Assuming that one event will inevitably lead to a series of other events, even though there is no evidence to support this

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Appealing to tradition to support an argument

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Assuming that two events are related just because they have similar characteristics

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Using a vague or ambiguous term to mean different things in different parts of an argument

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid fallacies in reasoning?

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Ignoring evidence that contradicts your beliefs

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Being aware of common fallacies

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Examining your own assumptions

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Considering alternative viewpoints

Question 41

Identify the argument that exemplifies 'begging the question':

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The Bible is the word of God because the Bible states it.

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All humans are mortal because Socrates, a human, passed away.

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God exists because the universe exhibits intricate order and complexity.

Question 42

Identify the argument that exemplifies circular reasoning:

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The Bible's truthfulness stems from its own declaration, which it also asserts.

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Dogs qualify as mammals due to their fur, while mammals are classified as animals based on their fur.

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Smoking's link to cancer stems from its harmful chemicals, which themselves cause cancer.

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Evolution's status as a fact is established by scientists, who are authorities on the subject.

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of fallacy based on a generalization made from insufficient evidence?

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Overgeneralization

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Circular argument

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Ad hominem

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Non sequitur

Question 44

The fallacy of ________ involves an attack on the person making an argument rather than on the argument itself.

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Ad hominem

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Appeal to emotion

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Slippery slope

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Straw man

Question 45

Which fallacy involves drawing a conclusion that does not follow logically from the given premises?

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Non sequitur

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Begging the question

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False dilemma

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Hasty generalization

Question 46

The fallacy of ______ occurs when someone assumes the truth of the very point they are trying to prove.

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Circular reasoning

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Appeal to authority

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Equivocation

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Slippery slope

Question 47

Which of the following is a fallacy based on the assumption that a series of events will inevitably lead to a particular outcome, even though there is no evidence to support this assumption?

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Slippery slope

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Appeal to tradition

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Hasty generalization

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Ad hominem

Question 48

The fallacy of _____ involves using an argument that relies on emotions or personal beliefs rather than on facts and logic.

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Appeal to emotion

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Appeal to anecdote

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Equivocation

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Red herring

Question 49

Which fallacy occurs when a word or phrase is used with different meanings in different parts of an argument?

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Equivocation

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Amphiboly

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Fallacy of division

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False analogy

Question 50

Which fallacy involves diverting attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?

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Red herring

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Straw man

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Tu quoque

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Circular argument

Question 51

The fallacy of _____ occurs when a weakened or distorted version of an argument is presented as the actual argument.

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Straw man

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False dilemma

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Equivocation

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Ad hominem