Logical Fallacies Quiz

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THINKER FEELER THINKER FEELER In making decisions, in dealing with people, or in giving opinions, what do you use more. Mind or ______.

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Logical Fallacies THINK, don't just feel 1. Identify a number of different logical fallacies.

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Analyze what makes a particular point a logical fallacy.

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Apply proper argumentation in our comments/opinions.

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Why study logical fallacies. Defects that weaken arguments can be found in newspapers, advertisements, and other sources

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What is a Fallacy. it may be hard to evaluate when an argument is fallacious

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What are logical fallacies?

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What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?

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Why study logical fallacies?

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What are fallacies of false inference?

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In dealing with people or giving opinions, what do logical fallacies aim to emphasize?

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Which of the following is an example of the Slippery Slope fallacy?

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What is the main purpose of studying logical fallacies?

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Which type of fallacy involves drawing the wrong conclusion from evidence?

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What is the common characteristic of fallacies of FALSE INFERENCE?

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In the context of logical fallacies, what does the Slippery Slope fallacy involve?

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Flashcards

Logical Fallacies

Errors in reasoning that weaken an argument.

Slippery Slope

A fallacy that claims a series of events will inevitably lead to a negative outcome without sufficient evidence.

Fallacy of False Inference

A type of fallacy where the wrong conclusion is drawn from evidence.

Mind over Heart

The core focus of logical fallacies is to prioritize logical reasoning over emotional responses.

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Analyze

Analyzing the structure and reasoning behind an argument to identify any flaws.

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Identify

Identifying specific types of fallacies based on their characteristics.

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Apply

Recognizing and avoiding using fallacious arguments in your own communication.

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Why Study Logical Fallacies?

To understand and avoid common errors in reasoning found in various sources.

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Hasty Generalization

A common logical fallacy where a conclusion is based on insufficient evidence.

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Fallacies of False Inference

Errors in reasoning that arise from drawing incorrect conclusions from evidence.

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Emotional Appeal

A type of fallacy that uses misleading or exaggerated language to appeal to emotions.

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Anecdotal Evidence

A type of fallacy where a conclusion is based on a personal anecdote or experience, rather than solid evidence.

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False Dilemma

A type of fallacy where only two choices are presented, ignoring other possibilities.

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Red Herring

A common type of fallacy that uses irrelevant information to support a claim.

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Appeal to Authority

A fallacy that uses a person's popularity or authority to validate a claim, without providing evidence.

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Ad Hominem

A type of fallacy that attacks the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

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Study Notes

Decision Making and Logical Fallacies

  • In decision making, dealing with people, and giving opinions, we often use both our mind (thinker) and emotions (feeler).

Understanding Logical Fallacies

  • Logical fallacies are defects that weaken arguments and can be found in newspapers, advertisements, and other sources.
  • It can be difficult to evaluate when an argument is fallacious.

Types of Logical Fallacies

  • The Slippery Slope fallacy involves claiming that a particular action will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences.

Importance of Studying Logical Fallacies

  • The main purpose of studying logical fallacies is to identify and apply proper argumentation in our comments and opinions.
  • By studying logical fallacies, we can THINK instead of just feeling, and analyze what makes a particular point a logical fallacy.

Fallacies of False Inference

  • Fallacies of false inference involve drawing the wrong conclusion from evidence.
  • This type of fallacy has the common characteristic of incorrectly inferring a conclusion from the given evidence.

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