Which of the following best describes the red herring fallacy?
A) slapping someone with a large fish
B) bringing up information that is completely irrelevant to the point at hand
C) seeking only information that confirms the opinion you hold
D) ignoring information that would disconfirm your opinion

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The red herring fallacy is any attempt to change the topic of the debate. New information is brought in that may appear to be relevant to the issue but in fact is not. A politician asked about health care may immediately change the topic to national security. This would be an example of the red herring fallacy.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Red Herring Fallacy