List and Define Five of the Seven Most Common Types

question 40

Essay

List and define five of the seven most common types of fallacious reasoning.

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

Attribution theory is a psychological theory focused on how people interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior, especially how they attribute causes to events.

Temporal Precedence

A principle in causal inference, suggesting that a cause must precede its effect in time for a causal relationship to be considered.

Basic Research

A form of scientific investigation that aims to increase the understanding of fundamental principles, without immediate application to practical problems.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.