Exploring Logical Fallacies in Online Debates

What is the main purpose of arguing according to the video?

• To show off knowledge

• To prove the other person wrong

• To reach an understanding

• To win the argument

What is a Straw Man fallacy?

• An argument that is disliked

• A misrepresented version of an argument

• A well-constructed argument

• An argument that is too complex

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Which of the following is an example of a Straw Man tactic?

• Ignoring crucial information

• Providing additional evidence

• Agreeing with the opponent

• Changing the subject

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What does an Ad Hominem attack focus on?

• The context of the argument

• The evidence provided

• The person making the argument

• The argument itself

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In which context are Ad Hominem attacks most commonly used?

• Scientific debates

• Political advertising

• Friendly discussions

• Educational settings

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What is a Black and White fallacy also known as?

• Straw Man fallacy

• False dichotomy

• Ad Hominem attack

• Circular reasoning

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What does the Authority fallacy rely on?

• Expert consensus

• Non-expert anecdotes

• Scientific evidence

• Logical reasoning

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What is the No True Scotsman fallacy used to question?

• The evidence provided

• The context of an argument

• The purity of a category

• The logic of an argument

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What is a common tactic of the No True Scotsman fallacy?

• Agreeing with the opponent

• Providing additional evidence

• Excluding bad actors from a group

• Including all exceptions

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What is the video creator's stance on Gamergate?

• Uninformed

• Anti-Gamergate

• Neutral

• Pro-Gamergate