Conflicting Argument Quiz

What is a conflicting argument?

• Agreeing statements or beliefs

• Incompatible statements or beliefs

• Complementary statements or beliefs

• Consistent statements or beliefs

What are the common types of conflicting arguments?

• Red herring

• Ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, slippery slope

• Circular reasoning

• Hasty generalization

How can conflicting arguments be resolved?

• Through open communication, active listening, seeking common ground, and finding a compromise.

• By ignoring the conflicting arguments and hoping they will go away

• By imposing a decision without considering the concerns of all parties

• By escalating the conflict and involving more people

Give an example of a conflicting argument in everyday life.

• Two people arguing about the best way to complete a task

• Two people agreeing on everything without any conflict

• A person arguing with themselves about what to eat for dinner

• A person calmly discussing their opinions with someone else

Why is it important to understand conflicting arguments?

• To make decisions quickly without considering different perspectives

• To limit critical thinking and only consider one side of the argument

• To improve critical thinking and decision making skills.

• To avoid learning new information and viewpoints

What is the definition of a logical fallacy?

• A flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid

• A valid and sound argument

• A rhetorical device used to strengthen an argument

Which logical fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

• Ad hominem

• Red herring fallacy

• Straw man fallacy

• Ad hominem fallacy

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that something is true because it has not been proven false?

• Argument from reason

• Argument from ignorance

• Argument from knowledge

• Argument from evidence

Which logical fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim must be true because many people believe it?

• Appeal to authority

• Circular reasoning

• Appeal to popularity

• Ad hominem