Question

11 multiple choice 1 point
a ______ fallacy diverts the attention of the audience from the real issue.
○ straw man
○ slippery slope
○ false dichotomy
○ red herring
clear my selection
12 multiple choice 1 point
carl rogers worked as a _________.
○ philosopher
○ philologist
○ psychologist
○ professor
clear my selection

Explanation:

Question 11

A red herring fallacy is defined as a fallacy that diverts the audience's attention from the real issue. A straw man misrepresents an argument, slippery slope argues a chain of unlikely events, and false dichotomy presents a false either - or choice. So the correct option is the one related to red herring.

Carl Rogers was a well - known psychologist. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, especially in client - centered therapy. A philosopher deals with philosophical inquiries, a philologist studies language in written historical sources, and while he was a professor, his primary professional identity was a psychologist.

Answer:

D. red herring

Question 12