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Drag a choice to each box to match each type of fallacious reasoning with its definition.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
rushing to make a conclusion before gathering adequate evidence
trying to prove a point using only personal experience or an individual example
falsely presenting an argument as having only two choices and ignoring other possibilities
illogically concluding that something will lead to something else without gathering enough support
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Answer 1

Here are the correct matches for each type of fallacious reasoning with its definition:

1. Rushing to make a conclusion before gathering adequate evidence

   • Hasty Generalization

2. Trying to prove a point using only personal experience or an individual example

   • An anecdotal Fallacy

3. Falsely presenting an argument as having only two choices and ignoring other possibilities

   • False Dilemma (or False Dichotomy)

4. Illogically concluding that something will lead to something else without gathering enough support

   • Slippery Slope

You can drag each of these phrases into the corresponding boxes.