Fallacy Quiz (pt 1)

What is a logical fallacy? (Select ALL that apply)

• An error in reasoning.

• When someone uses too many big words or complicated ideas in an argument.

• A flawed statement that sounds true.

• It comes from the Latin root "to deceive"

Which is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• "We shouldn't listen to Sarah's argument about climate change because she is not very smart"

• "The data clearly shows that climate change is real based on scientific evidence."

• "The debate on climate change is important because it affects our future generations."

• "Sarah’s argument about climate change is flawed because it doesn't include recent data."

What is a straw man fallacy?

• "We shouldn't trust John's opinion on economics because he failed math in school."

• "The senator wants to cut military spending, which means he wants to leave the country defenseless."

• "The data shows a significant increase in economic growth over the past year."

• "The senator's proposal is flawed because it doesn't account for inflation."

Which of the following is an example of a slippery slope fallacy?

• "If we allow students to redo their exams, soon they'll expect to redo every assignment."

• "The study shows a correlation between exercise and improved mental health."

• "The new policy will benefit both employees and employers."

• "The argument is invalid because it lacks empirical evidence."

Which of the following is an example of a Hasty Generalization?

• "The movie was bad because the plot didn’t make sense."

• "Some people enjoy action movies, while others prefer comedies."

• "The movie was directed by a famous filmmaker known for his storytelling."

• "After watching one movie from that director, I can tell all of his movies are terrible."

Which of the following is an example of a Red Herring fallacy?

• "We should discuss the school rules because they affect everyone's behavior."

• "Even though the new school rules are stricter, let's talk about how exciting the upcoming school trip will be."

• "The new school rules are unfair and make it hard to focus in class."

• C)

  "Many students follow the school rules because they want to avoid getting in trouble."

Which of the following is an example of a Bandwagon fallacy?

• "Everyone in our class loves this new video game, so you should buy it too!"

• "This video game is fun because it has great graphics and challenging levels."

• "Some students prefer this video game, while others enjoy different ones."

• "The video game is popular because it's well-reviewed by gaming experts."