Logical Fallacies and Argumentation Flashcard

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What does a hasty generalization involve?

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A conclusion drawn from too little evidence.

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Which of the following is an example of overgeneralization?

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You never get me anything I want!

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What is stereotyping?

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Statements about people based on their gender, ethnicity, or race.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument made against your claim.

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What is circular reasoning?

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Supporting a statement by simply repeating it in different words.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements that support a conclusion.

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What is a fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves the argument.

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What is an ad hominem fallacy?

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Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is a slippery slope argument?

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Arguing that a small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.