The Fallacy of Deliberately Raising an Irrelevant Issue During an Argument

question 13

Multiple Choice

The fallacy of deliberately raising an irrelevant issue during an argument is called a(n) …

• A) Red herring
• B) Appeal to ignorance
• C) Straw man
• D) Composition

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Consistent Preferences

A situation where an individual's choices or tastes remain stable over time, showing a reliable pattern of preference.

Confirmation Bias

The habit of looking for, decoding, valuing, and recalling details that support one’s established views or conjectures.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparison with others, often in terms of abilities or social standing.