Logical Fallacies Quiz 44 (25 MCQs)

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1. Think about a school where all the cool kids are joining a science club. It's not just about learning cool experiments; it's about being part of a group that's making a different. If you want to be in the know and have a blast while learning awesome science stuff, join the science club!
2. The assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid:that is, everyone believes it, so you should too.
3. "Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that. "
4. Which logical fallacy involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?
5. The use of a completely unrelated topic in support of a claim
6. Who loves cats the most?
7. Who was Aristotle?
8. Why is this a logical fallacy? "If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck."
9. Assumes since A happened before B, A must have caused B.
10. Occurs when a sample is not significant enough to support a generalization about population
11. I need an iphone because people judge me if my text messages aren't blue. Green messages aren't cool.
12. During a debate, Squidward tries to distract everyone by talking about his clarinet skills instead of addressing the issue at hand. What tactic is Squidward using?
13. In a group study session, Willa argues that we should believe in the existence of unicorns because her favorite pop singer, who is not a biologist or scientist, said they exist. Which fallacy is Willa using?
14. How does ad hominem fallacy affect the credibility of an argument?
15. Incorrect assumption that one event lead to another event
16. Dr. McKenzie said all kids can fly, so it must be true!
17. Imagine you're in a debate club, and you hear this argument. Which one screams 'Slippery Slope fallacy' to you?
18. Which fallacy does this example follow: "My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea, this is coming from a woman to eats a pint of Ben and Jerry's each night!"
19. A logical fallacy where information is presented to distract from the main issue or argument being discussed.
20. Imagine Aria and Daniel are having a debate. Aria says, "People who think we should save the rainforest just want to shut down all industries and destroy jobs." What kind of argument is Aria making?
21. All four year olds talk too much.
22. Bart thinking that the lizards are birds because they came from a egg and a nest is a .....
23. Girl:" I'm worried that my friend is mad at me."Friend: "I wonder what you call a male lady bug?"
24. What logical fallacy is demonstrated when a politician avoids answering a question about tax reform by talking extensively about their childhood and personal achievements?
25. What is tu quoque?