WorksheetsLogical Fallacies
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
A commercial claims that a specific brand of cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast.
b)
Companies pay stars and athletes millions of dollars to endorse their products.
c)
Cereal is enriched by the manufacturer with added vitamins and minerals.
2.
What is the name of the fallacy in question 1 about cereal?
a)
Appeal to Authority
b)
Bandwagon
c)
Strawman
3.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that he believes individuals should pay for their own health insurance.
b)
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that the real question is why the opposition party has refused to give support to the government about their new laws on immigration.
c)
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that he following his beliefs.
4.
What is the name of the fallacy in question (2) about the politician?
a)
Strawman
b)
False Cause
c)
Appeal to Emotion
5.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but most of the kids in his class are applying to larger colleges out of state. Marcus decides that he should also apply to those colleges.
b)
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but he can't afford it. He doesn't apply for any scholarships because he figures he won't get enough money.
c)
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but he's offered a job making $15 an hour in assembly so he decides not to go.
6.
What is the name of the fallacy in question 4 about Marcus?
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Anecdotal
c)
Appeal to Authority
7.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgement because he's involved in a malpractice suit.
b)
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgement because she just met him.
c)
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgment because he's never been a mother.
8.
What is the name of the fallacy in question 6 about the mother?
a)
Ad Hominem
b)
Black or White
c)
Slippery Slope
9.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
An employee goes to her boss and claims that she has been harassed at work. The boss asks for the name of the harasser so he can investigate the situation. She says she doesn't want anyone to know.
b)
An employee goes to her boss and claims that she has been harassed at work. The boss asks her for evidence to support the claims. She argues that he needs to prove that she wasn't harassed and that she shouldn't have to provide evidence.
c)
An employee goes to her boss and claims that she has been harassed at work. He tells her to find another job where the working conditions are better.
10.
What is the name of the fallacy in question 8 about sexual harassment?
a)
Burden of Proof
b)
Black or White
c)
Strawman
11.
Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
a)
Maureen has gone on five job interviews this week and she hasn't had any offers. I think today is the day she will get an offer.
b)
Maureen has gone on five job interviews this week and she hasn't had any offers. I think she needs to work on interviewing skills.
c)
Maureen has gone on five job interviews this week and she hasn't had any offers. I think she is getting frustrated.
12.
What is the name of the fallacy in question 10 about Maureen?
a)
The Gambler's Fallacy
b)
False Cause
c)
Slippery Slope
13.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinkers?
a)
Curiosity
b)
Flexibility
c)
Confidence
d)
Common Sense
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