What Do We Call Unsound Arguments That Are Often Persuasive

question 13

Multiple Choice

What do we call unsound arguments that are often persuasive and appearing to be logical because they usually appeal to our emotions and prejudices, and because they often support conclusions that we want to believe are accurate?

• A)Fallacies
• B)Irrational beliefs
• C)Biases
• D)Public opinion

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