Logical Fallacies Quiz with correct
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What is a Fallacy? - Correct Answers -Fallacies are defects that weaken arguments.
Hasty Generalization - Correct Answers -Making assumptions about a whole group or
range of cases based on a sample that is inadequate (usually because it is atypical or
just too small).
Example: "My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard,
too. All philosophy classes must be hard!" - Correct Answers -Hasty Generalization
Post Hoc (false cause) - Correct Answers -Assuming that because B comes after A, A
caused B.
Example: "President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up.
Jones is responsible for the rise in crime." - Correct Answers -Post Hoc
Slippery Slope (aka "the Camel's nose) - Correct Answers -The arguer claims that a sort
of chain reaction, usually ending in some dire consequence, will take place, but there's
really not enough evidence for that assumption.
Example: "Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don't respect life,
we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our
society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears for their lives. It will
be the end of civilization. To prevent this terrible consequence, we should make animal
experimentation illegal right now." - Correct Answers -Slippery Slope
9) You know Jane Fonda's exercise video's must be worth the money. Look at the great
shape she's in. - Correct Answers -Post Hoc (false cause)
10) We have to stop the tuition increase! The next thing you know, they'll be charging
$40,000 a semester! - Correct Answers -Slippery Slope
11) The book Investing for Dummies really helped me understand my finances better.
The book Chess for Dummies was written by the same author, was published by the
Answers
What is a Fallacy? - Correct Answers -Fallacies are defects that weaken arguments.
Hasty Generalization - Correct Answers -Making assumptions about a whole group or
range of cases based on a sample that is inadequate (usually because it is atypical or
just too small).
Example: "My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard,
too. All philosophy classes must be hard!" - Correct Answers -Hasty Generalization
Post Hoc (false cause) - Correct Answers -Assuming that because B comes after A, A
caused B.
Example: "President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up.
Jones is responsible for the rise in crime." - Correct Answers -Post Hoc
Slippery Slope (aka "the Camel's nose) - Correct Answers -The arguer claims that a sort
of chain reaction, usually ending in some dire consequence, will take place, but there's
really not enough evidence for that assumption.
Example: "Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don't respect life,
we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our
society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears for their lives. It will
be the end of civilization. To prevent this terrible consequence, we should make animal
experimentation illegal right now." - Correct Answers -Slippery Slope
9) You know Jane Fonda's exercise video's must be worth the money. Look at the great
shape she's in. - Correct Answers -Post Hoc (false cause)
10) We have to stop the tuition increase! The next thing you know, they'll be charging
$40,000 a semester! - Correct Answers -Slippery Slope
11) The book Investing for Dummies really helped me understand my finances better.
The book Chess for Dummies was written by the same author, was published by the
