Faulty Reasoning Types Quiz

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Incorrect cause and effect

Using bad reasoning to persuade people into thinking the way you do

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Attacking the Person: Involves rude and accusatory remarks aimed at undermining an individual's argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
Casual Confusion: Refers to the incorrect establishment of cause and effect, assuming one event caused another without evidence.
Faulty Appeals: Involves using flawed reasoning for persuasion, such as emotional stories or traditional practices, without justifiable logic behind them.
Hasty Generalization: This type of reasoning draws broad conclusions based on insufficient evidence, leading to biases and misconceptions.
Straw Argument: It entails misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack, often resulting in distortion of the actual position.