Logical Fallacies

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What is a Hasty Generalization?

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A logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence, often leading to stereotypes.

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Define Ad Hominem Fallacy.

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A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is a Loaded Question?

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A question that contains a controversial or unjustified assumption, making it difficult to answer without appearing guilty.

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Explain the Bandwagon Fallacy.

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A fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular.

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What is a Non-Sequitur?

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A fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

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Define Straw Man Fallacy.

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A fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is a False Dilemma?

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A fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities when, in fact, more options exist.

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Explain Stereotyping in the context of logical fallacies.

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Making generalized assumptions about a group based on the behavior of one or a few individuals.

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What is the False Cause Fallacy?

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A fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship between two events without sufficient evidence.

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Define the term 'Fallacy'.

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A flaw in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.