Question

1. match each fallacy with its correct description.
2. band wagon
3. begging the question
4. hasty generalization
5. slippery slope

a. this fallacy is also called circular reasoning. in this type of fallacy, the conclusion that is supposed to be proven is written within the question or claim.
b. this type of fallacy occurs when someone claims something is true just because many other people believe it is true.
c. this type of fallacy focuses on the conclusion being based on insufficient or biased evidence.
d. this type of fallacy occurs when someone assumes a very small action will lead to an extreme outcome.

Explanation:

1. For "band wagon", the description is about claiming something is true because many others believe it (option b).
2. "begging the question" is circular reasoning where the conclusion is in the claim (option a).
3. "hasty generalization" uses insufficient/biased evidence (option c).
4. "slippery slope" assumes a small action leads to extreme outcomes (option d).

Answer:

1. band wagon - b. This type of fallacy occurs when someone claims something is true just because many other people believe it is true.
2. begging the question - a. This fallacy is also called circular reasoning. In this type of fallacy, the conclusion that is supposed to be proven is written within the question or claim.
3. hasty generalization - c. This type of fallacy focuses on the conclusion being based on insufficient or biased evidence.
4. slippery slope - d. This type of fallacy occurs when someone assumes a very small action will lead to an extreme outcome.