Understanding False Dilemmas

Understanding False Dilemmas

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a false dilemma?

A logical fallacy presenting only two choices when more exist

A scenario where multiple options are hidden

A situation with only one possible outcome

A debate with no clear winner

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a name for a false dilemma?

Circular reasoning

All-or-nothing policy

Fallacy of bifurcation

Excluded middle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the either-or fallacy considered dangerous?

It encourages open debate

It simplifies complex issues

It provides too many options

It forces people into limited choices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes a legitimate choice from a false dilemma?

The complexity of the options

The intention behind offering the options

The number of options available

The presence of hidden options

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can one effectively counter a false dilemma?

By accepting one of the given choices

By finding a middle ground solution

By ignoring the dilemma

By choosing the lesser of two evils