Complex Arguments

Read each argument carefully. Identify the type of logical fallacy being used. Choose the best answer from the options below:

1. If we allow same-sex marriage, next people will want to marry animals or objects. Society will completely lose its morals.

• A. Hasty Generalization

• B. Slippery Slope

• C. Ad Hominem

• D. Post Hoc

2. 2. Ever since the government passed the new education reform bill, students' test scores have dropped. That new law must be ruining education.

• A. Hasty Generalization

• B. Slippery Slope

• C. Ad Hominem

• D. Post Hoc

2. 3. Only lazy people complain about low wages. If they just worked harder, they wouldn’t be poor.

• A. Hasty Generalization

• B. Slippery Slope

• C. Ad Hominem

• D. Post Hoc

2. 4. I met three online gamers who were rude and aggressive. That’s why I think online gaming turns people into bullies.

• A. Hasty Generalization

• B. Slippery Slope

• C. Ad Hominem

• D. Post Hoc

2. 5. After social media became popular, teen mental health issues increased. Clearly, social media is the reason teens are more anxious and depressed now.

• A. Hasty Generalization

• B. Slippery Slope

• C. Ad Hominem

• D. Post Hoc

2. Read each argument carefully. Choose the letter of the best counterargument to challenge the argument presented.
   
   6. We should ban all forms of artificial intelligence because they will eventually take over human jobs and make people useless.

• A. Humans have always adapted to technological changes, and AI can actually create new job sectors and opportunities.

• B. People who say this are just afraid of change and don’t understand how to use technology.

• C. AI is interesting, but not everyone wants to work with it.

• D. AI is already everywhere, so there’s no point in debating it.

2. 7. We should abolish the death penalty because it’s cruel to people who commit crimes, no matter how serious the crime is.

• A. Actually, most criminals don’t fear death, so it’s not an effective punishment.

• B. Some victims’ families say they feel closure when justice is served through capital punishment.

• C. If people didn’t commit serious crimes, we wouldn’t have this issue.

• D. Death is a natural part of life, and criminals are no exception.

2. 8. Universal basic income should be implemented because it ensures everyone has money without needing to work.

• A. Not everyone needs the same amount of money, so the system would be unfair.

• B. Giving money to everyone might reduce people’s motivation to work and weaken the economy.

• C. We already have jobs; people just need to apply.

• D. People should just work harder instead of asking for free money.

2. 9. Climate change is exaggerated. The Earth has always gone through natural temperature changes.

• A. People are overreacting because they want to feel important.

• B. Some winters are still cold, so clearly climate change isn’t real.

• C. Scientific data shows that current climate patterns are changing much faster than any known natural cycles in history.

• D. Even if it is happening, there's nothing we can really do about it.

2. 10. Online learning should permanently replace face-to-face education because it’s more convenient and less expensive.

• A. Most people already use phones and laptops, so it makes sense.

• B. Online learning is boring, and students just fall asleep.

• C. Online platforms can’t fully replace in-person interaction, which is crucial for developing communication and social skills.

• D. Many schools already use hybrid models.