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Logical Fallacies Quiz 11 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is it called when two opposing points of view are presented as the only possibilities, even though other possibilities may exist?
2. Assumes once an action begins it will lead, undeterred, to an eventual and inevitable conclusion
3. Maria concludes that all teachers are strict because her math teacher is strict. Which logical fallacy is she committing?
4. Buy the shoes that everyone is wearing! Get your Nike Swifters today!
5. What is a common mistake in the bandwagon effect according to Spongebob and his friends?
6. In a school debate competition, James explains Ben's argument in a simplified and distorted way to make it easier for Willa to counter-attack. Which fallacy is James using?
7. A logical fallacy is .....
8. During a discussion on education reform, one participant argues, 'If we start allowing students to design their own curriculums, next they'll be wanting to run the whole school.' What logical fallacy is this an example of?
9. "My roommate Fatima said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!" Insisted Baneen.
10. You visit a new country and the first person you meet in the airport is rude. You send a message to a friend back home that everyone in this new country is rude.
11. It is defined as something which can be proven, justified using one's faculties or senses that follows the order of logic which is factual and valid under the normal human reason.
12. Which fallacy is being used here? "My opponent claims the preschool is good for the brain development of kids, but do you really want to shove kids in a classroom where they don't get to play all day? It's inhumane!"
13. All professional athletes use Apple watches to track their training, so our team needs to purchase Apple watches for everyone.
14. Wife:I'd rather have a dog than a catHusband:Why do you hate cats?
15. We either ban hairspray or the world will end.
16. Which fallacy involves making an argument based on an unrelated point rather than addressing the topic at hand?
17. Arguing in a circle; assuming something and then using that assumption to support your idea
18. The belief or suggestion that something natural is always better than unnatural.
19. Which fallacy is used to deliberately divert the focus of an argument?
20. Which logical fallacy is described as assuming one small action will lead to a catastrophic outcome?
21. "I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I've had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!" Demanded Aun.
22. An ad hominem attack
23. When Squidward argues with Spongebob, what makes Squidward's straw man fallacy easy to attack?
24. When someone assumes an answer to a hidden question.
25. Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to disprove or dismiss
26. What does a straw man argument involve?
27. During a debate, Squidward criticizes Spongebob's character instead of addressing his argument. What type of fallacy is this?
28. A teacher asks, "Why are you complaining about the amount of homework when there are students in other schools who have even more assignments?"
29. I went to New York and a group of locals made fun of my outfit. New Yorkers are all bullies.
30. What does an Ad Hominem Fallacy involve?
31. How does a straw man argument mislead the audience?
32. In advertising, what is it called when a product is claimed to be the best because 'everyone is using it'?
33. Definition:an argument that suggests a minor action will lead to major, often ridiculous, consequences
34. Dismissing someone's viewpoint on an issue because they are also inconsistent on that issue.
35. "If we force public elementary school pupils to wear uniforms, eventually we will require middle school students to wear uniforms. If we require middle school students to wear uniforms, high school requirements aren't far off. Eventually, even college students who attend state-funded, public universities will be forced to wear uniforms."
36. It is a prudent or sound judgement used to validate if a thing is valid or not.
37. Which type of logical fallacy is presented?"Wikipedia is seldom wrong:it would not be a reliable source if it contained many errors."
38. "Yes, I didn't finish my homework on time, but look at how well I did on my last test!"
39. "I don't want Coke to drink right now.""You're a Pepsi lover?"
40. Which logical fallacy involves misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack?
41. Occurs when an argument is considered to be valid because it is what the majority thinks
42. "How can the police ticket me for speeding? I see cops speeding all the time."
43. "I know I'm right because I'm never wrong." What type of fallacy is being used in this statement?
44. A fifth grade teacher says her class needs to spend more time on math tasks. A parent complains, saying the teacher doesn't care about literacy subjects.
45. Match the definition with the fallacy: "inference based on little to no evidence/stereotyping"
46. Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes, so all other living beings should follow suit.
47. Ready to spot the fallacy? An example of an Ad Hominem attack is (a) .
48. "You shouldn't argue about the school dress code. The rule is the rule."
49. If we let one student use their notes on the test, then we will have to let all students use their notes. Before you know it, students won't even take notes-they expect the teacher to give them the answers!
50. Children who play violent video games act more violently than those who don't.
51. The advertisement suggested that if you don't buy their product, you will be a social outcast, this is an example of .....
52. Using sappy, sentimental, or otherwise loaded language as the basis for an argument
53. "Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.
54. What is the logical fallacy in which someone attacks their opponent's character or personal traits to undermine their argument?
55. Which logical fallacy is present in the statement:'If we don't act now, the world will end tomorrow!'?
56. Charlie:Illegal posting and sharing of songs online are crippling the music industry. Bob:You couldn't be more wrong; the music industry is doing just fine. I can't believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my "friends." No one wants a world where I can't loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.
57. Which fallacy is being used here? "If you believe that the oceans are rising of entirely natural causes, then it becomes clear that humans are not having an impact and this is just nature taking its course."
58. If you don't get a good job, you'll be poor and homeless.
59. Everyone else in my family has played a high school sport so it's on me to continue the tradition.
60. What logical fallacy is being committed when someone used a small number of unrepresentative experiences to make a generalized conclusion?
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