AOT semester 1 review

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What is a false equivalence?

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A false equivalence is a logical fallacy that occurs when two things are compared as if they are equal, despite significant differences.

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Why is the statement 'A skateboard and a car are the same because they both have wheels' a false equivalence?

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Because it compares two things as equal even though they are not.

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Fill in the blank: A false equivalence fallacy occurs when two things are compared based on ________.

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their similarities.

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What should one focus on to avoid a false equivalence fallacy?

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Significant differences.

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Are academic journals and scientific papers generally reliable or unreliable?

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Reliable.

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Which of the following is a false equivalence fallacy? A. Comparing a doctor and a teacher because they both help people. B. Comparing a smartphone and a computer because they both process information. C. Comparing a tree and a bush because they both grow. D. Comparing a book and a movie because they both tell stories.

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Comparing a doctor and a teacher because they both help people.

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What is the importance of identifying significant differences in arguments?

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Identifying significant differences helps to clarify the validity of comparisons and avoid logical fallacies.

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What is an example of a false equivalence in everyday life?

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Saying that a cat and a dog are the same because they are both pets.

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What is the role of evidence in logical reasoning?

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Evidence supports claims and helps to establish the validity of an argument.

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What does it mean to exaggerate an argument?

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To exaggerate an argument means to overstate or misrepresent the facts to make a point seem stronger than it is.