What Do We Mean When We Refer to Logical Fallacies

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Essay

What do we mean when we refer to logical fallacies? List, define, and provide examples of five forms of flawed logic, and explain what a speaker could do to avoid committing these fallacies.

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Definitions:

Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, occurring in early childhood, where kids learn to develop autonomy and self-confidence or experience shame and doubt about their abilities.

Identity Confusion

A state in which an individual is uncertain or conflicted about personal identity issues, such as one's role in society or one's values and beliefs.

Psychosocial Stages

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late adulthood, each marked by a psychological crisis.

Development

The process of growth or progression through successive phases, typically used in the context of physical, psychological, or social changes over time.