Name that Fallacy
The following is an example of a _________ fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
What is post hoc?
Example of __________ fallacy: This position paper assignment is a complete disaster. No one could possibly do well on it.
What is an emotive language (or emotional appeal) fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: Either I get an A in this class, or I’m a complete failure.
What is a false dilemma/either-or fallacy?
Have you finished your assignment yet?
What is assumes there is an assignment to complete
The following is an example of a __________ fallacy: Someone dismisses a woman’s budgeting argument by saying she is bad with her own money instead of addressing her reasoning.
What is ad hominem?
Example of __________ fallacy: We should have conscription. People don't want to enter the military because they find it an inconvenience. But they should realize that there are more important things than convenience.
What is a straw man fallacy?
When will you start studying more consistently?
What is assumes the person is not currently studying consistently
The following is an example of ________ fallacy: If you were a true American you would support the rights of people to choose whatever vehicle they want.
What is ad hominem/bandwagon?
Example of __________ fallacy: After one difficult exam, a student says, “Professor Ford is terrible at teaching–no one understands anything in this class.
What is a hasty generalization fallacy?
Why did the group struggle with communication during the project?
Assumes the group struggled with communication
The following is an example of a ___________ fallacy: The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
What is red herring?
Example of ________ fallacy: Sales increased right after we changed the logo, so the new logo must be the reason.
What is a post hoc fallacy?
Example of ________ fallacy: Polls suggest that the Liberals will form a majority government, so you may as well vote for them.
What is an ad populum/bandwagon fallacy?
Is the new grading policy still causing confusion among students?
Assumes the policy has been causing confusion
The following is an example of _________ fallacy: If we put limits on the right to bear arms, soon all of our Constitutionally-given rights will be taken away.
What is slippery slope?
A student says, “This study method has to be the best one–our professor said so, and she’s the expert.”
What is an appeal to authority fallacy?
Example of __________ fallacy: During a group discussion about why a project was submitted late, one student says, “Well, the professor hasn’t graded our last assignment yet either.
What is a red herring fallacy?
A student assumes a study guide is completely correct just because the professor said it looked good.
What is an appeal to authority fallacy?
Should the university continue allowing the use of AI tools in coursework?
Assumes AI tools are currently being allowed in coursework