Logical Fallacies
Logical fallacies cont.
Needs
100
an argument that uses unsubstantiated general opinion as its false bias, liking something because other people like it
What is Bandwagoning
100
Something is because it is, circular logic
What is begging the question
100
Feeling of pride, achievement, status/reputation
What is Esteem
200
Too few examples to draw accurate conclusion
What is hasty generalization
200
Attacking the person who presents the argument, discrediting a person in the eyes of an audience
What is Ad hominem
200
Freedom from fear of the unknown
What is Safety
300
After the fact, claiming a casual relationship on coincidental events
What is Post hoc
300
one step leads to next undesirable step, but gives no evidence to support assertion
What is Slippery Slope
300
Feeling of belonging, friendship
What is Social
400
an argument introduces an irrelevant or unrelated topic into the discussion to divert attention from the real issue at hand
What is Red herring
400
Sufficient sleep, bodily comfort
What is Physiological
500
Not on test: does not follow; does not connect to reasoning
What is non-sequitur
500
Creativity, realizing potential for growth, curiosity
What is Self-Actualization
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