Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions
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1.
"You can't trust that study on the health effects of sugar because it was funded by a health food company." What logical fallacy is illustrated here?
Genetic fallacy
Ad hominem
False dilemma
Begging the question
2.
"Vegetarians are healthier than meat-eaters. John is a vegetarian, so he must be healthy." Which fallacy is present in this reasoning?
Hasty generalization
False cause
Composition/division
Begging the question
3.
"Everyone I know is voting for Candidate X, so they must be the best choice for president." What logical fallacy is present here?
Bandwagon fallacy
Appeal to authority
False dilemma
Hasty generalization
4.
"Most people believe that vaccines are safe and effective. Therefore, vaccines must be safe and effective." Which fallacy is demonstrated here?
Bandwagon fallacy
Appeal to authority
False cause
Straw man
5.
"Organic food must be healthier because it's natural, and natural things are always better for you." Which fallacy is present in this reasoning?
Appeal to nature
False cause
Slippery slope
Begging the question
6.
"My opponent argues that we should invest in renewable energy, but he drives a gas-guzzling SUV. Clearly, his argument is invalid." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?
Tu quoque
Appeal to nature
Genetic fallacy
Composition/division
7.
"You say we should reduce our carbon footprint, but you flew here on an airplane. Your argument is invalid." Which fallacy is demonstrated here?
Tu quoque
Red herring
False dilemma
Appeal to nature
8.
"Most successful people wake up early. Therefore, waking up early causes success." What logical fallacy does this statement illustrate?
False cause
Hasty generalization
Appeal to popularity
Circular reasoning
9.
"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
10.
"You either support unrestricted free speech, or you're against freedom." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?
False dilemma
Straw man
Ad hominem
Slippery slope
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