Drag a choice to each box to match each type of fallacious reasoning with its definition. (2 points)

Question

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

anecdotal argument

:: either/or

::hasty generalization

:: slippery slope

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: anecdotal argument

3. Falsely presenting an argument as having only two choices and ignoring other possibilities: either/or

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