PHI 105Topic 4 Fallacies Exam Study Guide - PHI 105 Fallacies Quiz (correct answer is highlighted)

Fallacies quiz (correct answer is highlighted) Directions: Please read the example and choose the fallacy that best describes the type of fallacious reasoning used. 1. “There are two types of students- the student that works really hard and does well and the student that does nothing and fails.” a. Either/Or Fallacy b. Slippery Slope c. Extravagant Hypothesis d. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc 2. Robert made his first purchase on ebay and the package did not arrive on time. Robert says he will not purchase another product on ebay because they never arrive on time. a. Appeal to Ignorance b. Appeal to Tradition c. The Fallacy of Composition d. Hasty Generalization 3. The top four leaders of a University were chosen to work on a project together. Since they are the best leaders they should be the perfect team to complete the project. a. The Fallacy of Composition b. Bandwagon Appeal c. Appeal to Authority d. Extravagant Hypothesis