What is the bandwagon affect?

when consumers buy because everyone else is doing it

What is "red herring?"

used in mystery and thriller stories to distract the reader

A bandwagon fallacy is demonstrated in an argument that...

appeals to the popularity of something to validate it

What is a slippery slope fallacy?

Claiming one step leads to extremes

Ad Hominem (logical fallacy)

attacking character or motives instead of focusing on issue

Example of Hasty Generalization

If eating made her happy, eating will make everyone happy.

examples of slippery slope

increased tuition a year is like buying a house

Hasty Generalizations

Making an assumption or statement based on a very small sample.

Which is an example of a strawman fallacy?

"So you say we should never eat?"

Which is an example of deductive reasoning?

The sun rises daily., If it rains, grass is wet.

Which are examples of slippery slope

You have to study, or you will fail, Can’t be nice, or you will be taken advantage of.

Which is an example of false dilemma?

"Either we ban phones or no learning!"

dodging the real issue by bringing up an irrelevant one

an argument attacking someones character rather than positio

Which of the following examples is Slippery Slope?

An action which will lead to something unacceptable

A correct definition of the Ad Hominem fallacy is...

an attack on the person being argued against

Hasty generalization example

My mom love Bath and Body Works so all moms like Bath and Body Works

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Example of ad hominem?
You're wrong, liar!
Data doesn't support claim
Agree to disagree
Explain your thinking
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What is the bandwagon affect?
when consumers buy because everyone else is doing it
being original and doing what you want
appealing to your emotions
a bunch of bands in a wagon
3
Example of inductive reasoning?
Power might be out
Socrates is mortal
A = B, B = C
Next test will be hard
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Identify the logical fallacy.
hasty generalization
appeal to ignorance
attacking the motive
ad hominem
5
What is "red herring?"
used in mystery and thriller stories to distract the reader
A character who does something funny
A fish eaten in a play
A sudden change
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What is inductive reasoning?
Specific examples to general
General truth
Sounds true
Guessing cause
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A bandwagon fallacy is demonstrated in an argument that...
attacks an individual's personal characteristics
appeals to the popularity of something to validate it
rejects an argument because it originates from the media
misrepresents an opponent's position to attack it easier
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Example of abductive reasoning?
Barking means dog
Saw cat yesterday
Sleepy means night
Black bird isn't swan
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What is a slippery slope fallacy?
Claiming one step leads to extremes
Saying something is always true
Making an educated guess
Climbing a mountain
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Why are logical fallacies a problem?
They are used in science
They make arguments stronger
They confuse or mislead people
They make arguments fun
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Example of slippery slope?
Meet halfway
Interesting, tell me more
Redo one test
Here's the evidence
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What is a logical fallacy?
Good argument
Fun riddle
Correct thinking
Mistake in reasoning
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Ad Hominem (logical fallacy)
attacking character or motives instead of focusing on issue
when a conclusion does not follow from the premise
present weak argument to easily refute instead of main issue
convincing that something's true b/c it's widely believed
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Why are logical fallacies a problem?
Used in science
Make arguments fun
Make arguments stronger
Confuse or mislead people
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Which is an example of abductive reasoning?
I'm sleepy, must be night.
If I hear barking, dog nearby.
I saw a cat yesterday.
All swans are white.
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Identify the logical fallacy.
faulty causal generalization
ad hominem
hasty generalization
2 wrongs make a right
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Best guess based on evidence?
Abductive
Inductive
Deductive
Emotional
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Example of Hasty Generalization
Zest toothpaste is the best since 90% of Americans use it.
An obviously glaring plot-hole in the book you're reading.
If eating made her happy, eating will make everyone happy.
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality.
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examples of slippery slope
breaking the law is jail time
increased tuition a year is like buying a house
when trump dies everyone will be happy
all of the above
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What is slippery slope fallacy?
Always true
Climbing mountain
Educated guess
One step leads to extreme
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Identify the logical fallacy.
inconsistency
inappropriate appeal to authority
false alternative
appeal to pity
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What is an ad hominem fallacy?
Attacking the person
Repeating the claim
Using evidence
Changing the topic
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Inductive reasoning is based on?
Specific examples
Unchanging rules
Facts and laws
Emotional beliefs
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What's the definition of an ad hominem fallacy?
attacking the "man"
an error in reasoning
claim supported by reasons/evidence
jumping to a conclusion without sufficient evidence
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Bandwagon appeal uses _____________________ to persuade
the desire to "change"
the hope of tomorrow
The desire to "fit in"
wagons
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Hasty Generalizations
Making an assumption or statement based on a very small sample.
Make an assumption to quickly
None of the above
Quickly judging someone
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Which is an example of inductive reasoning?
Every math test is hard.
All humans are mortal.
The light is off.
If A = B, then A = C.
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What is abductive reasoning?
Making a guess based on evidence
Eliminating false ideas
Using facts to prove a rule
Finding causes after experiments
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Which is an example of a strawman fallacy?
"So you say we should never eat?"
"Maybe we should talk more."
"Let's look at the facts."
"That's your opinion."
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Which is an example of deductive reasoning?
The sun rises daily.
The cat knocked over the vase.
If it rains, grass is wet.
All cats are friendly.
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"All birds have feathers. A penguin is a bird." This is?
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Faulty logic
Abductive reasoning
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What is false dilemma?
Tricky question
Two options only
Making a joke
Using sarcasm
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What is deductive reasoning?
Random answer
General rule to specific
General conclusion
Guessing feelings
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Which are examples of slippery slope
You have to study, or you will fail
Can’t be nice, or you will be taken advantage of.
Dave likes broccoli, so he must like steak
Pandas eat bamboo
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Example of false dilemma?
Phones can be responsible
Several options exist
Ban phones or no learning
Ask for ideas
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Which is an example of false dilemma?
"Maybe phones can be used responsibly."
"There are several options."
"Let's ask others for ideas."
"Either we ban phones or no learning!"
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Deductive reasoning leads to?
A guess
A general truth
A correct answer
A specific conclusion if true
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Deductive reasoning leads to?
A guess
Specific logical conclusion
Correct answer
General truth
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Example of strawman fallacy?
Never eat again?
Look at the facts
That's your opinion
Talk more about it
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Red Herring
translates to "after this, so because of this..."
dodging the real issue by bringing up an irrelevant one
"her friends are ugly therefore she must be too"
bias
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Abductive reasoning is used in?
Solving mysteries
Fairy tales
Math problems
Emotional arguments
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Identify the logical fallacy.
false alternative
bandwagon
loaded question
appeal to force
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What is ad hominem fallacy?
Repeating claim
Attacking person
Using evidence
Changing topic
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Ad Hominem Argument
a statement in which two opposing ideas are balanced
an argument attacking someones character rather than positio
A word free from limitations or qualifications
a statement of the meaning or main point of a literary work
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Which of the following examples is Slippery Slope?
everyone is doing it, so I’m going to do it as well
Distracting an audience
Personal attack against an opponent
An action which will lead to something unacceptable
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A correct definition of the Ad Hominem fallacy is...
statement must be true because someone said so
an attack on the person being argued against
premise inevitably leads to a conclusion
statement must be true because the only other option is bad
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What is a strawman fallacy?
Agreeing with argument
Weaker version attack
Ignoring argument
Copying idea
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Best way to avoid fallacies?
Stay calm, use evidence
Avoid hard questions
Always agree
Speak louder
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What is a strawman fallacy?
Agreeing with the argument
Ignoring the argument
Copying someone's idea
Making a weaker version
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Hasty generalization example
My mom love Bath and Body Works so all moms like Bath and Body Works
watching a video to learn something
she told me so it is true, John told her
Don't vote for Katie because she is incompetent
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What is abductive reasoning?
Eliminating false ideas
Finding cause after experiment
Facts to prove
Best guess from evidence
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What is a red herring fallacy?
A kind of fish
Distracting from the main argument
Proving your point with facts
Agreeing to disagree
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Hasty Generalization Example
Having no pen leads to failing school
Someone got sick after being vaccinated; vaccination is bad
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Abductive reasoning is often used in?
Fairy tales
Emotional arguments
Solving mysteries
Math problems
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What is a red herring fallacy?
Proving with facts
Kind of fish
Distracting argument
Agreeing to disagree
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Identify the logical fallacy.
inconsistency
attacking the motive
appeal to force
appeal to ignorance
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Example of deductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Faulty logic
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Which reasoning uses "best guess"?
Inductive
Emotional
Deductive
Abductive
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Which is an example of red herring?
"Can I have more time?"
"I didn't understand the directions."
"The homework was too hard."
"You didn't do your homework."
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What is a false dilemma?
Only two options exist
Asking a tricky question
Using sarcasm
Making a joke
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Inductive reasoning is based on?
Emotional beliefs
Specific examples and patterns
Unchanging rules
Facts and laws
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True or False: This commercial uses the bandwagon technique to sway the audience.
True
False
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Which is an example of ad hominem?
"Let's agree to disagree."
"You're wrong because you lie!"
"The data doesn't support you."
"Can you explain your thinking?"
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A slippery slope argument
makes conclusions based on poor evidence
attacks against the person's character, not the argument
creates worst case scenarios meant to frighten
inspires the audience to think positively about the future
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Inductive reasoning starts with?
General truth
Emotional beliefs
Random guesses
Specific examples
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Ad hominem is a fallacy in which the author
tells lies
exaggerates
adds too much detail
attacks his opponent's character instead of the issue
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Example of deductive reasoning?
Sun will rise tomorrow
All cats are friendly
Cat knocked over vase
Grass is wet
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Which is an example of slippery slope?
"Let's meet halfway."
"That's interesting, tell me more."
"If we let students redo tests..."
"Here's the evidence I found."
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Example of red herring?
Homework was hard
More time needed
Didn't do homework
Didn't understand directions
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Bandwagon (Ad Populum)
Always read carefully
Accepting a position because most people agree with it
Apparently self-contradictory statement
Attacking a person instead of his, her, or their arguments
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"The sidewalk is wet. It probably rained." This is?
Abductive
Deductive
Inductive
Confusing
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What is a logical fallacy?
A correct way of thinking
A fun riddle
A mistake in reasoning
A good argument
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Best way to avoid logical fallacies?
Always agree
Stay calm and use evidence
Avoid hard questions
Speak louder
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Example of inductive reasoning?
Abductive
Confusing
Inductive
Deductive

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