Logical Fallacies Quiz

What are logical fallacies?

• Strategies to strengthen an argument

• Common errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument

• Facts that support a claim

• Irrelevant points that provide evidence for a claim

Logical fallacies can be identified because they:

• Provide strong evidence for their claim

• Are always true statements

• Lack evidence that supports their claim

• Make the argument more logical

What is the main difference between a logical fallacy and a persuasive technique?

• A logical fallacy uses logic, while a persuasive technique uses emotion

• A persuasive technique is meant to manipulate, while a logical fallacy is not

• A logical fallacy often lacks logic or has skewed logic, while a persuasive technique combines logic with emotion to enhance the truth

• A logical fallacy is meant to enhance the truth, while a persuasive technique is meant to be manipulative

What does the Either or Fallacy refer to?

• The assumption that a complex issue can be reduced to only two possibilities, one of which is correct.

• The belief that there are multiple correct solutions to an issue.

• The use of evidence to logically argue a point.

• The practice of changing the subject to avoid the topic at hand.

What is a hasty generalization?

• A conclusion based on strong evidence.

• A conclusion based on insufficient evidence.

• A detailed analysis of a situation.

• A specific example that supports a broad statement.

Hasty generalizations are similar to which of the following?

• Specificity

• Overgeneralization

• Understatement

• Accurate representation

Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?

• Biking is a popular way to get around if people don't want to drive

• Some people may prefer to play soccer rather than baseball

• Someone from England visits New York City and notices most people around them don't own cars. They then conclude that Americans overall must not own cars

• Offering a variety of food options can cater to different preferences at a diner

What is an Ad Hominem attack?

• When the arguer supports the person's point of view

• When the arguer attacks the argument logically

• When the arguer attacks the person and not the argument

• When the arguer presents statistical evidence

Begging the Question is also known as

• Circular Reasoning

• Pleading for the answer

• Needing to Know

• Triangle Reasoning

What does "Non Sequitur" literally mean?

• Does not follow

• Follows logically

• Without reason

• Not connected