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What is critical thinking?
What is critical thinking?
- The act of questioning everything without evidence
- The ability to manipulate others
- The process of memorizing information
- The analysis of facts to form a judgement (correct)
Why is it important to develop logical fallacy detection skills?
Why is it important to develop logical fallacy detection skills?
- To trick people
- To improve writing skills (correct)
- To deceive others
- To strengthen arguments
What is a logical fallacy?
What is a logical fallacy?
- A statement that is always true
- A persuasive technique
- A sound argument
- An error in reasoning (correct)
How can critical thinking be applied in problem-solving?
How can critical thinking be applied in problem-solving?
What is the origin of the word 'fallacy'?
What is the origin of the word 'fallacy'?
Which logical fallacy is based on the assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid?
Which logical fallacy is based on the assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid?
Which logical fallacy is built on the idea that a small step will lead to a larger chain of events, without sufficient evidence?
Which logical fallacy is built on the idea that a small step will lead to a larger chain of events, without sufficient evidence?
Which logical fallacy involves using a celebrity or authority figure's name to support an issue that is not really their expertise?
Which logical fallacy involves using a celebrity or authority figure's name to support an issue that is not really their expertise?
Which logical fallacy involves leaving out or taking material out of context, ignoring evidence that doesn't support your opinion?
Which logical fallacy involves leaving out or taking material out of context, ignoring evidence that doesn't support your opinion?
Which logical fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence?
Which logical fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence?
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