Logical Fallacies Flashcard

What type of reasoning is used in the statement: "My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job."? Options: overgeneralization, hasty generalization, attack the man, circular reasoning

To reach a conclusion with very few facts.

Which fallacy is this? "Either we raise taxes, or our economy will collapse!”

Identify the type of reasoning: "My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job." Options: overgeneralization, hasty generalization, attack the man, circular reasoning

"Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.

Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.

What is the fallacy in the statement: "There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!"

What type of fallacy is represented by the statement: "We either ban hairspray or the world will end."?

Which is an example of Ad Populum?
Options:
1. ...because it sounds too complicated.
2. ...because so many people say they doubt it is true.
3. ...because the newer theory makes more sense.

Which is an example of Ad Populum? Most of the kids on my team prefer Gatorade over Powerade. That means...