Logical Fallacies Review

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that has a negative effect on an argument.

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True

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False cause fallacy

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When someone incorrectly identifies the cause of something; correlation does not equal causation

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Band wagon appeal

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An argument that convinces by arguing that something is right or wrong based on its popularity.

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Circular reasoning

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an argument where someone includes the conclusion as part of their reasoning

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Straw man fallacy

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when someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it's easier to attack

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Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Pamela is the class secretary. She says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can't believe that Pamela doesn't support the annual school dance.

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Straw Man Fallacy

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Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: McDonald’s has sold billions of burgers so they must have the best burgers on the planet.

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Band Wagon Appeal

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Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: When flowers bloom in the spring, birds also begin to sing. The flowers must cause the birds to sing.

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False Cause Fallacy

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Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Senator Smith says that the nation should not add to the defense budget. Senator Jones says that he cannot believe that Senator Smith wants to leave the nation defenseless.

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Straw Man Fallacy

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Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Everyone goes to Starbucks for coffee so their coffee must be the best.

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Band Wagon Appeal