EAS Logic 7.2 Fallacy Review

Which of the following best defines the "Circular Reasoning" fallacy?

• Using the conclusion as one of the premises in an argument.

• Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself.

• Presenting only two options when more exist.

• Claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.

What is a "Loaded Question"?

• A question that contains an assumption that may not be true.

• A question that has only one correct answer.

• A question that is based on scientific evidence.

• A question that is easy to answer.

Which fallacy involves suggesting that one event will lead to a series of negative events without evidence?

• Strawman

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Bandwagon

The "Either Or" fallacy is also known as:

• False Dilemma

• Appeal to Authority

• Genetic Fallacy

• Appeal to Tradition

Which fallacy is committed when someone tries to win support for an argument by exploiting their audience's feelings?

• Appeal to Emotion

• Appeal to Authority

• Red Herring

• Tu Quoque

A scientist says, "If you don't support this new technology, you are putting everyone in danger." Which fallacy is this?

• Appeal to Fear

• Bandwagon

• Strawman

• Special Pleading

A student claims, "Everyone in my class believes climate change is a hoax, so it must be false." Which fallacy is being used?

• Red Herring

• Bandwagon

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Correlation Fallacy

Which of the following is an example of a Red Herring fallacy in a science debate?

• Changing the subject to avoid addressing the real issue.

• Using emotional language to persuade.

• Attacking the opponent's character.

• Claiming something is true because it is traditional.

A scientist says, "You can't trust Dr. Smith's research on vaccines because he failed a chemistry class in college." What fallacy is this?

• Strawman

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Authority

• Consensus Gentium

Which of the following is an example of a Strawman fallacy in a scientific argument?

• Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

• Claiming something is true because it is old.

• Using fear to persuade.

• Presenting only two options.