Logical Fallacies: Part 4 - Bandwagon, False Analogy

Which of the following best describes the bandwagon fallacy?

• A) Arguing that a statement is true because it is widely accepted

• B) Believing something is true because a small group of people agree.

• C) Drawing a conclusion based on faulty cause and effect reasoning.

• D) Arguing that a belief is valid because experts agree on it

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Why do people often fall

for the bandwagon fallacy?

• A) They are trying to avoid conflicts with others

• B) They trust authority figures without question

• C) They want to be part of a popular group or trend

• D) They rely on logical reasoning to form conclusions

Which of the following is

an example of the bandwagon fallacy?

• "I trust this phone because it has great features."

• "Everyone in my class is buying the new phone, so I should buy it too."

• "The new phone has good reviews from tech experts."

• "I’ve seen this phone in many ads, so it must be good."

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How can the bandwagon fallacy

influence voting behavior?

• Voters choose candidates based on policy analysis.

• Voters choose candidates because their peers support them.

• Voters choose candidates based on their personal beliefs.

• Voters choose candidates based on their unique perspective.

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Which of the following situations

best demonstrates the bandwagon fallacy?

• "I believe in climate change because I’ve researched the science."

• "I believe in climate change because I trust the opinions of scientists."

• "Most people believe climate change is real, so it must be true."

• "I believe in climate change because I trust my government’s policies."

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How can the bandwagon fallacy

negatively impact societal trends?

• It fosters individual creativity and critical thinking.

• It promotes careful examination of new ideas.

• It encourages skepticism and questioning authority.

• It leads to the acceptance of unproven or incorrect ideas.

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Which of these statements

reflects the bandwagon fallacy?

• "Everyone’s wearing this brand, so it must be the best."

• "I researched this brand, and it offers the most value."

• "This brand is known for its excellent customer service."

• "Experts recommend this brand for its quality."

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What is one reason people might

rely on the bandwagon fallacy?

• They enjoy questioning popular belief

• They want to conform to social norms and avoid standing out.

• They actively seek to be contrarian and independent

• They critically analyze all available evidence before deciding

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Which of the following actions

is an example of

avoiding the bandwagon fallacy?

• "I will vote for the candidate who has the most support.

• "I will choose the popular trend because everyone else is doing it."

• "I will follow the majority because it’s easier than thinking for myself.

• "I will make my decision based on careful research and my values.

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What is the main flaw

in a false analogy?

• It compares two things that are fundamentally alike in all respects

• t assumes that two things that are similar in one way are similar in other ways.

• It ignores any differences between the things being compared.

• It uses an irrelevant example to make a point.

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