Name the fallacy
This is a conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then eventually through a series of small steps, through B, C,..., X, Y, Z will happen, too, basically equating A and Z.
What is slippery slope?
The fallacy that uses the logic of “that’s how it’s always been, so that’s how it should be.”
What is appeal to tradition?
We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth.
What is false dilemma?
If you miss practice, it means you were probably goofing off. People who goof off drop out of school and end up penniless.
What is slippery slope?
An appeal that presents what most people, or a group of people think, in order to persuade one to think the same way.
What is bandwagon?
This is a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence.
What is hasty generalization?
I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
What is false cause?
If you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose whatever vehicle they want.
What is bandwagon?
An attack on the character of a person rather than his or her opinions or arguments.
What is ad hominem?
This is a conclusion that oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices.
What is false dilemma?
Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
What is hasty generalization?
Just say no to drugs!
What is oversimplification?
This is a conclusion that assumes that if 'A' occurred after 'B' then 'B' must have caused 'A.'
What is false cause?
This fallacy restates the argument rather than actually proving it.
What is begging the question?
He’s a good communicator because he speaks effectively.
What is begging the question?
It’s hard to take your claims seriously because you spend your days playing video games.
What is ad hominem?
A diversionary tactic that avoids the key issues, often by avoiding opposing arguments rather than addressing them.
What is red herring?
Occurs when someone connects an opponent to a negatively-viewed group of people or person in order to discredit his or her argument.
What is guilt by association?
Because you borrowed my psych notes, I flunked my Spanish test!
What is non sequitur?
The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
What is red herring?