Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions
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"The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, and they believed in astrology. Therefore, astrology must be true." What logical fallacy does this statement demonstrate?
Appeal to tradition
False cause
Hasty generalization
Ad populum
2.
"The government wants to regulate social media companies, which is clearly a violation of free speech." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?
Slippery slope
False equivalence
Straw man
Hasty generalization
3.
"Organic food is more expensive, so it must be healthier and better for you." Which fallacy is present in this argument?
Appeal to wealth
False cause
Hasty generalization
Naturalistic fallacy
4.
"My opponent supports gun control. Clearly, he wants to take away all our rights and turn the country into a dictatorship." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?
Ad hominem
Straw man
False cause
Bandwagon fallacy
5.
"Violent video games are popular among teenagers, and teenage violence is increasing. Therefore, violent video games cause teenage violence." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?
False cause
Hasty generalization
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
Composition fallacy
6.
"Violent video games must cause real-world violence because many violent criminals play video games." Which fallacy does this argument commit?
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
Bandwagon fallacy
Appeal to emotion
False cause
7.
"Everyone is using social media these days, so it must be good for society." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?
Bandwagon fallacy
Appeal to novelty
False cause
Hasty generalization
8.
"If we allow abortion to be legal, it will lead to a culture that devalues all human life." Which logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Slippery slope
False equivalence
Straw man
Appeal to emotion
9.
"The ancient Greeks believed the Earth was the center of the universe, so it must be true." What logical fallacy is present here?
Appeal to tradition
Appeal to authority
False cause
Bandwagon fallacy
10.
"The government is run by politicians, and politicians are corrupt. Therefore, the entire government is corrupt." Which fallacy does this argument commit?
Hasty generalization
Composition fallacy
Ad hominem
False cause
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