Logical Fallacies Quiz 2/28

Identify the logical fallacy in the following statement:

"You shouldn't listen to Professor Johnson's argument about climate change; he's divorced, so he clearly can't make good decisions."

• Slippery Slope

• Ad Hominem

• Circular Reasoning

• Generalization

In a debate about the school's dress code, Amy argues for introducing a more relaxed dress code to promote individuality. Chris responds with, "So, you're saying we should let students wear whatever they want, even if it's offensive and inappropriate?"

• Straw Man

• Generalization

• Circular Reasoning

• Ad Hominem

Identify the logical fallacy in the following statement:

"If we allow students to use their phones in the cafeteria, soon they'll be using them in class, and then our entire education system will collapse."

• Red Herring

• Generalization

• Slippery Slope

• Bandwagon

What logical fallacy is present in the following statement?

"I believe in ghosts because it says in this book that ghosts exist. And why should we trust this book? Because it was written by someone who has seen ghosts!"

• Ad Hominem

• Bandwagon

• Circular Reasoning

• Straw Man

Identify the logical fallacy in the following statement:

"Everyone in school is getting the latest smartphone. If you don't get one too, you'll be the only one left with an outdated phone."

• Bandwagon

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring