1. Hasty Generalization
2. Begging the Question / Circular Reasoning
3. Argumentum Ad Hominem
4. Either/Or
5. Faulty/False Cause & Effect
6. Over Simplification
7. Non sequitur
8. Faulty/False Cause & Effect
9. Non sequitur
10. Non sequitur
11. Argumentum Ad Hominem. The argument attacks Senator Whitney Berton's character instead of addressing the merits of the tax-increase bill itself.
12. Hasty Generalization. One positive interaction with a student from Jefferson High School is used to conclude that all students from the school are friendly and helpful.
13. Non sequitur. The failure of past attempts to achieve equal pay is presented as proof that all future attempts are doomed, without providing evidence for this conclusion.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of logical fallacy worksheet.
