What is a fallacy in the context of arguments?

Evaluating Arguments and Identifying Fallacies

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An argument that is always true.
An argument that is always false.
A type of argument that is generally recognized to be bad.
A type of argument that is generally recognized to be good.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is not every bad argument considered a fallacy?
Because some bad arguments are actually good.
Because a fallacy must have certain general features.
Because all bad arguments are fallacies.
Because fallacies are always true.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the fallacy of affirming the consequent?
A type of content fallacy.
An invalid conditional argument form.
An argument form that is always true.
A valid argument form.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'If John exercises every day and watches what he eats, then he'll lose weight. John lost weight, so he must be exercising every day and watching what he eats,' what is the logical flaw?
The premises are false.
The argument is valid.
The conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premise.
The argument is sound.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a content fallacy?
A fallacy that is always false.
A fallacy that is based on a valid argument form.
A fallacy that is always true.
A fallacy that relies on a false or dubious premise.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the assumed premise in the argument 'It's OK to lie on your taxes. Everyone does it.'?
If everyone does something, then it's OK to do it.
Lying on taxes is always wrong.
Everyone lies on their taxes.
Lying is never acceptable.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to reconstruct arguments when evaluating them for fallacies?
To simplify the argument.
To ensure the argument is always true.
To identify any implicit or assumed premises.
To make the argument more complex.
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