Identifying Logical Fallacies Practice

What is a logical fallacy?

• A type of mathematical equation

• A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

Which of the following is an example of a Slippery Slope fallacy?

• If we allow students to redo their homework, soon they will expect to redo all their tests.

• Either you study hard, or you will fail the class.

• The sky is blue because it is blue.

• All dogs are animals, so all animals are dogs.

Identify the fallacy: "You must either be with us or against us."

• Slippery Slope

• Either/Or (False Dilemma)

• Circular reasoning

• None of the above

What does the Either/Or (False Dilemma) fallacy involve?

• Presenting two options as the only possibilities

• Assuming one event will lead to another

• Repeating the same statement as evidence

• Using irrelevant information

Which of the following is an example of Circular reasoning?

• The law should be obeyed because it is the law.

• If you eat that candy, you'll get cavities, and then you'll lose all your teeth.

• Either you love pizza, or you hate it.

• If we don't ban cars, the planet will be destroyed.

Define the Slippery Slope fallacy.

• A fallacy that involves repeating the same statement

• A fallacy that assumes one event will lead to a series of negative events

• A fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities

• A fallacy that uses irrelevant information

Identify the fallacy: "The president is a good leader because he is the president."

• Slippery Slope

• Either/Or (False Dilemma)

• Circular reasoning

• None of the above

Which of the following statements is an example of an Either/Or (False Dilemma) fallacy?

• If you don't exercise, you'll become unhealthy.

• Either we ban all cars, or the environment will be destroyed.

• The earth is round because it is not flat.

• If you eat too much sugar, you'll get cavities.

What is Circular reasoning?

• A fallacy that involves assuming one event will lead to another

• A fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities

• A fallacy that uses the conclusion as a premise

• A fallacy that uses irrelevant information

Identify the fallacy: "If we allow students to use calculators, next they'll want to use computers for everything."

• Slippery Slope

• Either/Or (False Dilemma)

• Circular reasoning

• None of the above