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    Master this deck with 24 terms through effective study methods.

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    Created by @salmonella

    What is a Strawman fallacy?

    It simplifies an argument to make it easier to attack.

    What defines Ad Hominem?

    It undermines an argument by attacking the opponent's character.

    How does Tu Quoque differ from other fallacies?

    It deflects criticism by responding with counter-criticism.

    What is the Fallacy Fallacy?

    It assumes a claim is false due to poor argumentation.

    What does Personal Incredulity imply?

    Difficulty in understanding does not equate to falsehood.

    What is a Slippery Slope argument?

    It suggests that allowing one event will lead to extreme consequences.

    What is the Gambler’s Fallacy?

    It misapplies probability to independent events.

    What characterizes a Black or White Fallacy?

    It presents a situation as having only two possible outcomes.

    What does False Cause imply?

    It assumes correlation implies causation.

    What is Composition/Division fallacy?

    It incorrectly applies properties of parts to the whole or vice versa.

    What is an Anecdotal fallacy?

    It relies on personal experience instead of solid evidence.

    What does Middle Ground fallacy suggest?

    It assumes the truth lies between two opposing arguments.

    What is Bandwagon fallacy?

    It validates a claim based on its popularity.

    What does Appeal to Authority imply?

    It asserts a claim is true because an authority supports it.

    What is Appeal to Nature?

    It argues that something is valid simply because it is 'natural.'

    What does Appeal to Emotion involve?

    It manipulates emotions instead of presenting logical arguments.

    What is No True Scotsman fallacy?

    It dismisses criticisms by redefining a group to exclude counterexamples.

    What does Genetic fallacy entail?

    It judges something based on its origin rather than its merit.

    What is Begging the Question?

    It presents a circular argument where the conclusion is assumed.

    What characterizes a Loaded Question?

    It contains a presumption that makes it difficult to answer.

    What does Burden of Proof imply?

    It incorrectly places the onus of proof on the critic.

    What is Ambiguity in arguments?

    It uses unclear language to mislead or confuse.

    What does Texas Sharpshooter fallacy suggest?

    It claims a middle ground must be the truth between extremes.

    What is Special Pleading?

    It creates exceptions to avoid falsification of a claim.