Common Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is a slippery slope fallacy?

• A conclusion based on insufficient evidence.

• A conclusion that assumes one event caused another.

• A conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then Z will happen through a series of steps.

• A conclusion that uses irrelevant points.

What is an example of a hasty generalization?

• If we ban Hummers, we will ban all cars.

• I drank bottled water and now I am sick.

• Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.

• If A happens, then Z will happen.

What does the post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy assume?

• That if A happens, Z will happen.

• That one event caused another because it followed it.

• That all cars will be banned if Hummers are banned.

• That a conclusion is based on insufficient evidence.

What is a Genetic Fallacy?

• An argument based on the origins of a person, idea, or theory.

• An argument that restates the claim.

• An attack on a person's character.

• A diversionary tactic that avoids key issues.

Which fallacy involves assuming the conclusion within the claim?

• Circular Argument

• Begging the Claim

• Ad hominem

• Red Herring

What does a Circular Argument do?

• Attacks a person's character.

• Avoids the key issues.

• Restates the argument rather than proving it.

• Appeals to popular opinion.

Which fallacy reduces an argument to only two sides or choices?

• Either/or

• Ad populum

• Genetic Fallacy

• Red Herring

What is an Ad hominem attack?

• An appeal to popular opinion.

• An attack on a person's character.

• A diversionary tactic.

• An argument based on origins.

What is an Ad populum or Bandwagon Appeal?

• An argument that restates the claim.

• An attack on a person's character.

• An appeal to what most people think.

• A diversionary tactic.

What is a Red Herring?

• An argument based on origins.

• A tactic that avoids key issues.

• An appeal to popular opinion.

• An attack on a person's character.