Which of the following is an example of 'False Authority'?

B) A podiatrist recommends a toothbrush for dental care.

A) A dentist recommends a specific toothpaste for dental health.

C) A dermatologist recommends a skincare product.

D) A chef recommends a cooking utensil.

Which of the following is an example of an 'Either-Or' statement?

Either do your homework or you will fail!

What is the definition of a 'Slippery Slope'?

A) A logical fallacy that involves a chain reaction leading to an unlikely outcome.

B) A type of slope that is physically slippery.

C) A mathematical term for a steep incline.

D) A type of argument that is always true.

Which of the following is an example of a 'False Cause'?

I studied while listening to music; therefore, music is the reason I failed the test.

The sun rises in the east because the earth rotates.

Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.

Water boils at 100°C because of heat.

What does a Post Hoc fallacy involve?

Attributing a cause and effect relationship without adequate evidence.

Attributing a cause and effect relationship with adequate evidence.

Attributing a cause and effect relationship with partial evidence.

Attributing a cause and effect relationship with no evidence.

Ready to spot the fallacy? Which one of these is a classic example of an Ad Hominem attack?

Going after the person who's arguing rather than the argument they're making.

Rejecting an argument simply because it's old-school.

Believing one thing caused another just because it happened first.

Thinking something must be true because everyone seems to believe it.

Imagine you're in a world where one small decision leads to exaggerated consequences. Which of these scenarios best fits into that world as an example of a Slippery Slope fallacy?

"If we let students snack in class, next thing we know, they'll be feasting on five-course meals, leading to an invasion of mice and rats!"

"Everyone's getting the latest smartphone model; it's gotta be the top choice out there."

"He was the last one seen near the building, so clearly, he's the thief."

"No one has disproved this theory yet, so it must be the absolute truth."

Jump on the bandwagon! Which of these statements is waving the flag of a Bandwagon Argument?

"Join the crowd! Vote for this candidate because everyone else is doing it."

"Don't be the odd one out! If you don't follow the trend, you'll be left behind."

"This policy is the best; it's stood the test of time, after all."

"Ghosts? Since no one can prove they exist, they must be a figment of our imagination."

Avoid Logical Fallacies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a logical fallacy?

A logical way to argue

An illogical way to argue

A type of cat

A dinner party mishap.

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Definition of LOGICAL FALLACIES: parts of an argument that intentionally (purposefully) ______ others to persuade them.

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What is the definition of 'Hasty Generalization'?"

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

A) A man died while running the Chicago Marathon. Therefore, marathon running is dangerous.

B) Penguins are black and white. Some old TV shows are black and white. Therefore, some penguins are old TV shows.

C) There was a fight at school today. Violence is a growing problem in schools.

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What is the definition of 'Ad Hominem'?

An attack on personality and character.

A logical argument based on evidence.

A strategy to win debates with facts.

A method to support arguments with data.

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Which of the following is an example of an 'Ad Hominem' attack?

You’re just a big bonehead!

The data supports my argument.

Let’s focus on the evidence.

This is a logical conclusion.

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What is the definition of 'Red Herring'? Fill in the blank: A 'Red Herring' is raising a side issue that ______ the audience from what is really at stake.

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Avoid Logical Fallacies

What is a logical fallacy?

Definition of LOGICAL FALLACIES: parts of an argument that intentionally (purposefully) ______ others to persuade them.

What is the definition of 'Hasty Generalization'?"

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

What is the definition of 'Ad Hominem'?

Which of the following is an example of an 'Ad Hominem' attack?

What is the definition of 'Red Herring'? Fill in the blank: A 'Red Herring' is raising a side issue that ______ the audience from what is really at stake.

What is the definition of 'False Authority'? The question has a diagram associated with it. The diagram has been stored separately.

Which of the following is an example of 'False Authority'?

What is the definition of 'Either-Or'?

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