Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is the main issue with an ad hominem attack?

• It relies on anecdotal evidence instead of data.

• It uses ambiguous language to confuse the audience.

• It appeals to authority without evidence.

• It relies on personal attacks rather than addressing the argument.

How does the appeal to authority fallacy undermine an argument?

• By presenting a false dilemma with limited options.

• By shifting the burden of proof to the opponent.

• By using emotional appeals instead of logical reasoning.

• By assuming a claim is true because an authority figure believes it.

What is the fallacy of begging the question?

• Assuming something is true because it is popular.

• Using personal anecdotes instead of evidence.

• Appealing to nature as a justification.

• Using circular reasoning where the conclusion is in the premise.

What does the fallacy of composition and division assume?

• What is true for a part is true for the whole, or vice versa.

• A compromise must be reached between two extremes.

• An argument is valid because it is logically coherent.

• A claim is true because it is difficult to understand.

How does the false dilemma fallacy limit an argument?

• By relying on anecdotal evidence.

• By appealing to authority without evidence.

• By using personal attacks to undermine credibility.

• By presenting only two options when more exist.

What is the gambler's fallacy based on?

• The false belief that past events affect future probabilities.

• The belief that authority figures are always correct.

• The assumption that natural things are inherently better.

• The idea that a compromise is always the best solution.

What does the red herring fallacy involve?

• Distracting from the main issue with irrelevant topics.

• Using ambiguous language to mislead.

• Assuming a claim is true because it is difficult to understand.

• Appealing to emotions instead of logic.

How does the strawman fallacy misrepresent an argument?

• By assuming a claim is true because it is popular.

• By appealing to nature as a justification.

• By distorting the argument to make it easier to attack.

• By using personal anecdotes instead of evidence.

What is the main issue with the tu quoque fallacy?

• It appeals to authority without evidence.

• It uses ambiguous language to mislead.

• It assumes a claim is true because it is difficult to understand.

• It responds to criticism with criticism instead of addressing the issue.

What does the Texas sharpshooter fallacy involve?

• Selecting data that supports a claim while ignoring contrary evidence.

• Assuming a claim is true because it is popular.

• Using personal anecdotes instead of evidence.

• Appealing to nature as a justification.