Logical Fallacies Review

A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that has a negative effect on an argument.

• True

• False

Which is the definition of a false cause fallacy?

• When someone incorrectly identifies the cause of something; correlation does not equal causation

• an argument that convinces by arguing that something is right because it's popular

• When someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it's easier to attack

• an argument where someone includes the conclusion as part of their reasoning

Which is the definition of band wagon appeal?

• an argument where someone includes the conclusion as part of their reasoning

• when someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it's easier to attack

• when someone incorrectly identifies the cause of something; correlation does not equal causation.

• an argument that convinces by arguing that something is right or wrong based on its popularity

Which of the following is the definition of circular reasoning?

• an argument that convinces by arguing that something is right or wrong based on its popularity

• an argument where someone includes the conclusion as part of their reasoning

• when someone incorrectly identifies the cause of something; correlation does not equal causation.

• when someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it's easier to attack

Which of the following is the definition of the straw man fallacy?

• when someone incorrectly identifies the cause of something; correlation does not equal causation.

• an argument that convinces by arguing that something is right or wrong based on its popularity

• an argument where someone includes the conclusion as part of their reasoning

• when someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it's easier to attack

Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Pamela is the class secretary. She says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can't believe that Pamela doesn't support the annual school dance.

• Straw Man Fallacy

• False Cause Fallacy

• Circular Reasoning

• Band Wagon Appeal

Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: McDonald’s has sold billions of burgers so they must have the best burgers on the planet.

• False Cause Fallacy

• Band Wagon Appeal

• Circular Reasoning

• Straw Man Fallacy

Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: When flowers bloom in the spring, birds also begin to sing. The flowers must cause the birds to sing.

• Circular Reasoning

• Straw Man Fallacy

• False Cause Fallacy

• Band Wagon Appeal

Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Senator Smith says that the nation should not add to the defense budget. Senator Jones says that he cannot believe that Senator Smith wants to leave the nation defenseless.

• Circular Reasoning

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Band Wagon Appeal

• False Cause Fallacy

Identify the logical fallacy of this argument: Everyone goes to Starbucks for coffee so their coffee must be the best.

• Band Wagon Appeal

• False Cause Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Circular Reasoning