Understanding Logical Fallacies

Which fallacy is characterized by the appeal to popularity?

• Slippery slope

• Red herring

• Ad populum (bandwagon)

• Straw man

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Which fallacy involves making a conclusion with insufficient evidence?

• Ad hominem

• Hasty generalization

• False analogy

• Circular reasoning

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What distinguishes 'Circular reasoning' from 'False analogy'?

• Starts with the conclusion it’s trying to prove

• Shifts focus from the main argument

• Draws unrelated comparisons

• Appeals to emotions rather than logic

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Which fallacy is used to deliberately divert the focus of an argument?

• Ad populum

• Red herring

• Slippery slope

• Hasty generalization

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Which is an example of Slippery Slope?

If you don't brush your teeth this morning...

• ...all of your teeth will fall out and no one will ever offer you a job.

• ...you will regret it halfway through the day.

• ...you will be sure to remember to brush them this evening.

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What is the name of the fallacy where someone attacks the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument itself?

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Appeal to Authority Fallacy

• False Dilemma Fallacy

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Which logical fallacy is described as assuming one small action will lead to a catastrophic outcome?

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

• False Dichotomy Fallacy

• Cause-and-Effect Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

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Let's dive into a world of logical fallacies! Can you spot the strawman fallacy from these examples?

• "People who support space exploration obviously don't care about solving Earth's problems."

• "If you're not with us, you're against us."

• "He doesn't like modern art, so he probably hates all art."

• All of the above

Differentiating between a red herring and a strawman fallacy involves understanding that:

• A red herring diverts the argument, while a strawman misrepresents it.

• A strawman attacks the person, while a red herring focuses on the argument.

• A red herring exaggerates the argument, while a strawman minimizes it.

• A strawman introduces irrelevant details, while a red herring focuses on the main issue.

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What does the ad hominem fallacy involve?

• Attacking the person's character instead of the argument

• Creating a strong logical argument

• Attacking the argument directly

• Using credible sources to support an argument

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