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HUM-115 Chapter 8 questions with correct answers
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HUM-115 Chapter 8What is a fallacy? - correct answer ✔✔An error in reasoning.
List the fallacies in supporting a claim. - correct answer ✔✔1. The fallacies of relevance
2. The fallacies of inadequate evidence
3. The fallacies of Illegitimate assumption
List the fallacies of relevance. - correct answer ✔✔1. Appeal to ignorance
2. Appeal to inappropriate authority
3. Appeal to general belief
4. Appeal to popular attitudes and emotions
5. Appeal to sympathy
6. Gambler's fallacy
Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy - correct answer ✔✔Arguing that because a claim has not been
demonstrated to be false, the claim must be true.
Appeal to Inappropriate Authority Fallacy - correct answer ✔✔The claim is supported by an authority,
but the credentials of the authority are not relevant to the claim.
Appeal to General Belief Fallacy - correct answer ✔✔This fallacy consists in asserting a claim is correct
just because people generally believe it is.
Appeal to Popular Attitudes and Emotions Fallacy - correct answer ✔✔The claim is supported by
emotions (usually fear) and based on prejudices and stereotypes.
Appeal to Sympathy Fallacy - correct answer ✔✔Unfortunate circumstances are used as a reason for
leniency.
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