Understanding Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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What is an ad hominem fallacy?

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Attacking the person instead of the argument.

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Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy? Options: "You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not a scientist." , "Everyone is buying this toy, so it must be the best." , "If you don't donate, the puppies will be sad." , "All birds can fly, so penguins must fly too."

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"You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not a scientist."

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How can you correct an ad hominem fallacy?

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Focus on the argument, not the person.

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What is an appeal to emotion fallacy?

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Using emotions to persuade someone instead of facts.

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Which of the following is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy?
"If you don't help, the kittens will be sad."
"He can't be right; he's too young."
"All dogs are friendly, so this one must be too."
"Everyone is wearing these shoes, so they must be good."

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"If you don't help, the kittens will be sad."

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How can you correct an appeal to emotion fallacy?

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Use facts and evidence instead of emotions.

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What is a false equivalence fallacy?

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Assuming two things are the same because they share a characteristic.

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Which of the following is an example of a false equivalence fallacy? Options: "Cats and dogs are the same because they both have fur.", "If you don't buy this, you'll regret it.", "He can't be trusted; he's too old.", "Everyone is doing it, so it must be right."

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"Cats and dogs are the same because they both have fur."

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How can you correct a false equivalence fallacy?

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Compare things based on relevant differences and similarities.

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What is a generalization fallacy?

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Making a broad statement based on limited evidence.