Ad Populum Fallacies

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Pedram GOLESTANIJAM
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind an odd populum fallacy?
Relying on expert opinions for decision-making
Ignoring all forms of evidence
Using logical reasoning to prove a point
Appealing to popularity as evidence for something being true or false
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example is given here illustrates an odd populum fallacy?
Albert Einstein's quote on popularity
Stephen Hawking's book on Einstein
The advertisement for Tasty Flake breakfast cereal
High approval ratings of Hitler and the Nazi party
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the authority bias?
Ignoring expert opinions in favor of popular beliefs
Believing in the majority opinion without question
Relying on scientific evidence for decision-making
Tendency to trust an authority figure's opinion regardless of content
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the advertisement for Tasty Flake breakfast cereal appeal to consumers?
By making them feel left out of what everyone else is enjoying
By providing scientific evidence of its benefits
By offering discounts and promotions
By showcasing celebrity endorsements
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do you think Albert Einstein would have emphasized in response to the book '100 Authors Against Einstein'?
Ignore any criticism or opposition
Rely on authority figures for validation
Accept the majority opinion without question
Use evidence, not popular opinion, to disprove something
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the common theme among odd populum fallacies?
Believing in conspiracy theories
Using popularity as evidence for truth or falsehood
Relying solely on expert opinions for decision-making
Ignoring all forms of evidence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the danger of relying on popular opinion as evidence?
It can lead to fallacious reasoning and incorrect conclusions
It always results in accurate judgments
It aligns with scientific principles
It ensures social acceptance
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is it suggested overcoming odd populum fallacies?
By appealing to emotions and group mentality
By disregarding all expert opinions
By following the majority opinion unquestioningly
By using evidence and critical thinking instead of relying on popularity
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