Question 1

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Why should we be concerned about Siberian tigers becoming extinct when there are more and more homeless people who need our support?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a red herring fallacy because it introduces an irrelevant topic (homeless people needing support) to distract from the original issue (concern about Siberian tigers becoming extinct).

Question 2

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The mayor's plan to turn the rundown section othe city into a park will never work. Don't forget that she was involved in a scandal last year.

Accepted Answer

The statement is an example of an ad hominem fallacy because it attacks the mayor's character rather than addressing the merits of her plan.

Question 3

The fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The ad hominem fallacy occurs when an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.

Question 4

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Representative Thompson's school proposal may be first rate, but don't forget that he never attended college himself.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an ad hominem fallacy, which occurs when an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself. In this case, Representative Thompson's educational background is criticized instead of the merits of his school proposal.

Question 5

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Councilman Stewart's recommendations for a wind farm might work, but do you want to take advice from a man who was caught cheating on his wife?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an ad hominem fallacy, which occurs when an argument is made personally against an opponent rather than against their argument. In this case, the councilman's personal life is attacked rather than addressing the merits of his recommendations for a wind farm.

Question 6

The ad hominem fallacy

Accepted Answer

The ad hominem fallacy specifically refers to attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself, which is what option A describes.

Question 7

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Everyone runs red lights when they're in a hurry, so there's no reason I shouldn't do it, too.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of the bandwagon fallacy, which suggests that because a lot of people do something, it is justified or acceptable for one to do it as well.

Question 8

According to your textbook, a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion is called a

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) red herring. A red herring fallacy occurs when someone introduces an irrelevant topic in order to divert attention away from the original issue. This tactic is often used in arguments to mislead or distract from the point being discussed.

Question 9

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Ocourse, Senator Davis opposes serious tax reform. Before going into politics, he was a corporate lawyer who defended several companies that have since been implicated in unethical financial dealings.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of an ad hominem fallacy because it attacks Senator Davis's character (his past as a corporate lawyer) rather than addressing the argument or issue at hand (his stance on tax reform).

Question 10

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Why should we worry about endangered animal species when thousands opeople are killed in automobile accidents each year?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a red herring fallacy because it introduces an irrelevant issue (automobile accidents) to divert attention from the original topic (endangered animal species).

Question 11

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
We are spending too much time talking about regulating the cable TV industry while other countries are beating us in technological development.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a red herring fallacy because it introduces an irrelevant topic (other countries beating us in technological development) to distract from the original issue (regulating the cable TV industry).

Question 12

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The best-tasting cola is obviously Coke. More people buy Coke than any other brand.

Accepted Answer

The statement is an example of a bandwagon fallacy because it argues that Coke is the best-tasting cola based on its popularity, implying that because many people choose Coke, it must be superior. This type of reasoning is flawed because popularity does not necessarily equate to quality.

Question 13

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Every presidential administration in recent memory has engaged in questionable fundraising activities, so I don't see any reason why it is wrong for the current administration to do so.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of the bandwagon fallacy, which suggests that something is acceptable or correct because it is a common practice or because "everyone is doing it." The argument implies that if previous administrations engaged in questionable fundraising, it is not wrong for the current administration to do the same, appealing to the popularity of the action rather than its ethical or legal merits.

Question 14

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Hannah makes a good argument in favor oproviding economic benefits for same-sex couples, but what else would you expect from someone who is openly gay?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of an ad hominem fallacy because it attacks the person making the argument (Hannah) rather than addressing the argument itself. It implies that Hannah's argument is biased or invalid simply because of her personal identity, rather than critiquing the argument on its own merits.

Question 15

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
Instituting a national sales tax must be a bad idea. Polls show that 66 percent oAmericans oppose it.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a bandwagon fallacy, which argues that something must be true or good because a majority of people believe it to be so. In this case, the argument suggests that a national sales tax is a bad idea simply because a large percentage of Americans oppose it, rather than evaluating the merits or drawbacks of the tax itself.

Question 16

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The mayor was re-elected with a large majority and continues to have high popularity in the polls. Clearly, then, he has the correct policy on police-community relations.

Accepted Answer

The statement is an example of a bandwagon fallacy because it suggests that the mayor's policy on police-community relations is correct simply because a large majority re-elected him and he remains popular, implying that if many people support something, it must be right.

Question 17

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch oliberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of an ad hominem fallacy because it attacks the character of the people making the argument (calling them "liberal do-gooders") rather than addressing the argument itself (whether Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem).

Question 18

A red herring fallacy

Accepted Answer

A red herring fallacy is used to divert attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic or argument.

Question 19

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
How can we be so concerned about shielding children in the U.S. from Internet pornography when millions ochildren around the world continue to be sold into slavery every year?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a red herring fallacy because it introduces an irrelevant issue (children being sold into slavery) to distract from the original topic (shielding children in the U.S. from Internet pornography).

Question 20

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
How can you worry about cruelty to animals when spousal abuse occurs every day?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a red herring fallacy because it introduces an irrelevant issue (spousal abuse) to distract from the original topic (cruelty to animals).

Quiz 17: Methods Opersuasion

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Why should we be concerned about Siberian tigers becoming extinct when there are more and more homeless people who need our support?

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The mayor's plan to turn the rundown section othe city into a park will never work. Don't forget that she was involved in a scandal last year.

The fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute is referred to as

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Representative Thompson's school proposal may be first rate, but don't forget that he never attended college himself.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Councilman Stewart's recommendations for a wind farm might work, but do you want to take advice from a man who was caught cheating on his wife?

The ad hominem fallacy

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Everyone runs red lights when they're in a hurry, so there's no reason I shouldn't do it, too.

According to your textbook, a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion is called a

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Ocourse, Senator Davis opposes serious tax reform. Before going into politics, he was a corporate lawyer who defended several companies that have since been implicated in unethical financial dealings.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Why should we worry about endangered animal species when thousands opeople are killed in automobile accidents each year?

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? We are spending too much time talking about regulating the cable TV industry while other countries are beating us in technological development.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The best-tasting cola is obviously Coke. More people buy Coke than any other brand.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Every presidential administration in recent memory has engaged in questionable fundraising activities, so I don't see any reason why it is wrong for the current administration to do so.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Hannah makes a good argument in favor oproviding economic benefits for same-sex couples, but what else would you expect from someone who is openly gay?

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Instituting a national sales tax must be a bad idea. Polls show that 66 percent oAmericans oppose it.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The mayor was re-elected with a large majority and continues to have high popularity in the polls. Clearly, then, he has the correct policy on police-community relations.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch oliberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

A red herring fallacy

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? How can we be so concerned about shielding children in the U.S. from Internet pornography when millions ochildren around the world continue to be sold into slavery every year?

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? How can you worry about cruelty to animals when spousal abuse occurs every day?