Question

when an argument relies on the idea that something is true because it is popular or widely believed, it commits which fallacy?
appeal to emotion
appeal to authority
appeal to popularity
circular reasoning
question 10
1 pts
which logical fallacy presents an oversimplified choice between two extremes, ignoring other possibilities?
straw man
false dilemma
slippery slope
non sequitur

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Appeal to emotion uses emotions like fear or pity.
• Appeal to authority relies on an authority figure.
• Appeal to popularity (bandwagon fallacy) is when something is claimed true because it's popular.
• Circular reasoning repeats the premise as the conclusion.
• For the second question:
• Straw man misrepresents an opponent's argument.
• False dilemma (either - or fallacy) gives an oversimplified choice between two extremes.
• Slippery slope claims a small action leads to extreme consequences.
• Non - sequitur has a conclusion that doesn't follow the premise.

Answer:

• First question: Appeal to popularity
• Second question: False dilemma