What is an ad hominem fallacy?

Understanding Ad Hominem Fallacies

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An attack on a person's character instead of their argument
A form of scientific reasoning
A logical argument based on evidence
A type of mathematical error
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a type of ad hominem fallacy?
Empirical
Abusive
Guilt by association
Circumstantial
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 'tu quoque' fallacy example, what was the main argument about soda?
Soda is high in calories and sugar
Soda is the best drink
Soda is cheap
Soda is refreshing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'tu quoque' fallacy involve?
Associating someone with a group
Using evidence to support a claim
Criticizing someone's argument based on their actions
Making a personal attack
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the video game example, what was the main argument about 'Among Us'?
It is the most popular game
It is a terrible game
It is easy to play
It requires strategy and communication skills
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an 'abusive ad hominem' fallacy?
A logical reasoning
An attack on a person's character
An argument based on evidence
A scientific method
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the class president example, what was the main argument against voting for Tina?
She is unpopular
She has no experience
She is associated with the football team
She is not qualified
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