Attacks the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

Someone argues that something is true or good just because many other people believe or do it

When someone uses their conclusion as part of the argument

When someone presents two options as the only possibilities, even though there might be other options available.

The conclusion doesn't logically follow from the statements or evidence given

When someone argues that a small action or event will lead to a series of negative events without providing evidence for how that would happen

When information is twisted or presented in a way that makes it look better or worse than it really is

Instead of addressing the actual point, they create a weakened version of it.

When a broad or general statement is made about a group of people or things based on limited or insufficient evidence

When someone focuses on a small, specific piece of information that supports their argument and ignores other information that contradicts it

When someone believes a claim is true just because someone they like says it is without considering the evidence or reasoning behind the claim