Understanding the False Cause Fallacy

The video tutorial explains the false cause fallacy, also known as post hoc ergo propter hoc, which occurs when a false cause-and-effect relationship is attributed between two events. Examples from Friends, Donald Trump's election, and The West Wing illustrate this fallacy. The video concludes with a summary and a call to action to like and share.

What is another name for the false cause fallacy?

• Red herring

• Straw man

• Post hoc ergo propter hoc

• Ad hominem

What does the Latin phrase 'post hoc ergo propter hoc' mean?

• Without this, therefore because of this

• During this, therefore because of this

• After this, therefore because of this

• Before this, therefore because of this

In the Friends example, what does Joey incorrectly blame for the fridge breaking?

• Old age of the fridge

• A faulty repair job

• His new roommate moving in

• A power surge

What logical error does Joey make regarding the fridge?

• He assumes correlation implies causation

• He uses a slippery slope argument

• He appeals to authority

• He makes a hasty generalization

What is the main takeaway from the Friends example?

• Correlation does not imply causation

• Roommates should share expenses

• Friendship is more important than logic

• Appliances have a limited lifespan

What claim does President Trump make about job creation?

• He increased minimum wage

• His policies reduced unemployment

• He personally hired new employees

• His election directly caused new jobs

Why is Trump's claim about job creation considered a false cause fallacy?

• The jobs were temporary

• The job creation was part of a pre-existing plan

• The companies were not American

• The jobs were created before his election

What does the video imply about the relationship between elections and job creation?

• Job creation is solely dependent on government policies

• Elections can coincide with job creation

• Job creation is unrelated to elections

• Elections directly cause job creation

What is the main lesson from the Trump example?

• Elections have no impact on the economy

• Job creation is a complex process

• Political speeches are always accurate

• All political claims are false

In The West Wing example, what is the president accused of causing?

• A diplomatic incident

• Losing votes in Texas

• A government shutdown

• A budget deficit