Fallacies Beginner Quiz 3

1. What error assumes that what is true of individual parts must automatically be true of the combined whole entity?

2. What error assumes that what is true of a combined whole entity must automatically be true of its individual parts?

3. What mistake misapplies a general moral or structural rule to a unique, non-standard exception scenario?

4. What mistake draws an sweeping general conclusion based on an isolated or highly unrepresentative sample pool?

5. What general classification covers any informal error where an arguer links two completely unrelated events as cause and effect?

6. Which specific error falsely assumes event A caused event B simply because event A happened chronologically first?

7. What error occurs when an arguer completely diverts attention by introducing a flashy, irrelevant secondary topic?

8. What general vocabulary descriptor tracks an argument whose premises fail to support its final conclusion?

9. Which specific hominem attack targets an individual by noting they are hypocritical or fail to follow their own advice?

10. Which specific hominem variant attempts to dismiss a claim by pointing out background self-interests or group affiliations?