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Logical Fallacies Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Claiming that doing one thing will lead to a series of other worse things without providing evidence that this will happen
2. "We're not getting a dog. Dogs are nothing but noisy, messy creatures that make everything harder."
3. When an argument is presented in an ambiguous, double-sided way, making the argument misleading.
4. Which logical fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence?
5. Which fallacy occurs when someone assumes the conclusion of an argument is true without evidence?
6. It is unfair to punish Coca-Cola for violating tax laws when they employ so many people.
7. Example:Luke didn't want to eat his sheep's brains with chopped liver and Brussel sprouts, but his father told him to think about the poor, starving children in a third world country who weren't fortunate enough to have any food at all.What fallacy did Luke's father commit?
8. Identify the logical fallacy in this argument:a bird has wings and can fly, and a plane also has wings and can fly, so a bird and a plane are basically the same thing.
9. Words and phrases that elicit a strong emotional response from the reader or listener
10. Which fallacy am I using here? "How could you not believe in ghosts? Roughly two billon people believe in them, so don't you think you should reconsider your opinion?"
11. What is circular reasoning?
12. What is the red herring fallacy?
13. During a debate about the impact of social media on sports, a participant claims that anyone who doesn't use social media is outdated and not a true sports fan. This is an example of:
14. Hotel rooms with 1 king bed and an ocean view cost $ 120 a night. Rooms with 1 twin bed and no windows cost $ 120 a night plus a cleaning fee.
15. We should stop using hairspray because it is snowing in New York.
16. My friend said that if you sneeze more than three times, you have the corona virus.
17. Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or decide not to have music for a while
18. To be sure people do not use this fallacy, courts make people swear to tell the whole truth.
19. What is the slippery slope fallacy?
20. What is the name of the logical fallacy that refers to an argument that relies on personal attacks?
21. Which logical fallacy involves drawing an inference from insufficient evidence?
22. Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it?
23. Identify the fallacy:'If we allow children to play video games, they will become violent.'
24. If I don't take this A.P. class, then I won't do well on the exam. If I don't do well on the A.P. exam, then I can't get into a good college. If I can't get into a good college, then I'll never get a good job. If I can't get a good job, then I'm going to have to live in my parents' basement forever. Guess I'll sign up for the A.P. class.
25. If someone said, "Schools should be more lenient with standardized testing, " a ..... reply to this would be "If we stop giving tests in school we are going to raise an ignorant generation that won't have the skills to live in the real world."
26. Diverting attention from something (usually something the arguer wants to avoid) by changing the subject to something else.
27. That's how Americans are, we refuse to stand still. We always want to move forward.
28. My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day from the age of 14 to 65. Therefore smoking really can't be that bad for you.
29. "I believe that the movie is great because it's so good!" What logical flaw is present here?
30. When your mom gets your phone bill and you have gone over the limit, you begin talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today.
31. "The Senator thinks we can solve all our ecological problems by driving a Prius."
32. The museum's new gemstones and precious minerals exhibit needs more security guards. If you don't agree, then you must be planning to steal a piece of the exhibit
33. What is the effect of an ad hominem attack in a discussion?
34. The best teacher in the WHOLE WORLD is Mrs. James! <3
35. If you say I can't have ice cream for breakfast, you must never want children to enjoy life.
36. This fallacy compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities, suggesting that both are equally immoral.
37. Which fallacy is being used here? "I noticed a bunch of cars with spoilers around town recently, and the crime rate has been rising. We need to put a stop to the car racing scene!"
38. Imagine you're in a debate club! Which scenario screams 'That's a False Analogy!' the loudest?
39. Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.
40. Either go to college or end up unemployed!
41. In the context of logical fallacies, what does the term 'straw man' refer to?
42. Which logical fallacy is demonstrated in the sentence:'The senator must be correct in his policies because he has been in office for over 20 years.'
43. Assumes that course of action inevitably leads from one result to another with unintended consequences.
44. "I don't understand why you're saying I broke a promise. I said I'd never speak to my ex-girlfriend again. And I didn't. I just sent her some pictures and text messages."
45. Giving us all passing grades on our essays would be the fairest thing to do. After all, we all work hard and deserve to be treated with respect.
46. What is the name of the fallacy in question 6 about the mother?
47. "I know this relationship isn't working anymore and that we're both miserable. No marriage. No kids. No steady job. But I've been with him for seven years, so I'd better stay with him."
48. An argument that misleads, distracts, or diverts attention from a relevant or important issue.
49. Which type of logical fallacy has been committed by the following argument? Since 2007, attendance at the fair has been low. Let's raise the admission to $ 10.
50. Identify the logical fallacy:'You can't trust John's opinion on climate change because he's not a scientist.'
51. Presents an argument in which the conclusion is assumed in the reasoning.
52. "I deserve a raise because I should be paid more for my hard work."
53. All women are bad drivers.
54. I read about a pitbull attach. My neighbor owns a pitbull. Therefore, my life is in danger.
55. Spot the hasty generalization in the following statements:
56. What does the term "ad populum" mean in Latin?
57. Why is the statement "The president of the United States is a good leader because he is the leader of the country" an example of circular reasoning?
58. An advertisement claims that not using a specific cleaning product puts families at risk of deadly diseases. This is an example of:
59. Categorical claim
60. "I think that we should give better study guides to students" "I think that your idea is bad, because we shouldn't just give out easy A's to everyone"
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