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- Q1What is the definition of the 'ad hominem' fallacy?Using false cause to prove an argumentRefusing to believe a statement because it lacks proofAppealing to popularity to validate an argumentAttacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself30s
- Q2What is the definition of the 'straw man' fallacy?Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidenceAttacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itselfAppealing to authority to validate an argumentMisrepresenting or distorting someone's argument in order to make it easier to attack30s
- Q3What is the definition of the 'slippery slope' fallacy?Using false cause to prove an argumentMisrepresenting or distorting someone's argument in order to attack itManipulating someone's emotions to win an argumentArguing that if one event happens, a chain reaction will follow leading to a negative or catastrophic outcome30s
- Q4What is the definition of the 'post hoc' fallacy?Using the opinion or testimony of an authority figure as evidence for a claimAssuming that because one event happened after another, the first event caused the second eventMisrepresenting or distorting someone's argument in order to attack itDrawing a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidence30s
- Q5What is the definition of the 'fallacy of composition'?Using the opinion or testimony of an authority figure as evidence for a claimAssuming that what is true for a part is true for the wholeDrawing a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidenceMisrepresenting or distorting someone's argument in order to attack it30s
- Q6What is the definition of the 'appeal to popularity' fallacy?Using the opinion or testimony of an authority figure as evidence for a claimDrawing a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidenceAssuming that what is true for a part is true for the wholeArguing that an idea must be true or valid because it is popular or widely accepted30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of the ad hominem fallacy?You are just saying that because you're a Democrat!That doesn't make any sense.I disagree with you.I think your argument is flawed.30s
- Q8Which fallacy is characterized by presenting only two options when there are actually multiple alternatives?Slippery slopeFalse dichotomyConfirmation biasStraw man30s
- Q9Which fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true because it has not been proven false, or false because it has not been proven true?False causeAppeal to emotionCircular reasoningArgument from ignorance30s
- Q10Which fallacy occurs when someone presents a distorted or exaggerated version of an opponent's argument in order to refute it?Confirmation biasAppeal to authority fallacyFallacy of compositionStraw man fallacy30s
- Q11Which fallacy occurs when someone asserts that a claim must be true or false because an authority figure or expert says so?Appeal to authority fallacyAd hominem fallacyFalse cause fallacyHasty generalization fallacy30s
- Q12Which fallacy occurs when someone assumes that a circular argument is valid by restating the premise as the conclusion?Straw man fallacyAd hominem fallacyAppeal to authority fallacyCircular reasoning fallacy30s
- Q13What does the ad hominem fallacy involve?Drawing a conclusion without enough evidenceMisrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attackAppealing to popularity as a way to validate an argumentAttacking the character of the person making the argument30s
- Q14What is the gambler's fallacy?Attacking the character of the person making the argumentMisrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attackBelieving that past events will affect future probabilitiesAppealing to popularity as a way to validate an argument30s
- Q15What is the definition of the slippery slope fallacy?Believing that past events will affect future probabilitiesAssuming that if one thing happens, it will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly negative consequencesAttacking the character of the person making the argumentMisrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack30s