What Is the Fallacy of Straw Man? Provide an Example

question 28

Short Answer

What is the fallacy of straw man? Provide an example drawn from contemporary politics or large ethical issues (such as abortion, capital punishment, or welfare reform). Explain why your example is an instance of straw man.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behaviour

The range of skills and abilities that people need to function and meet the demands of their everyday lives.

Phonological Processing

The use of the sound system of a language to process written and spoken language, critical in reading and language development.

Learning Disorders

Neurologically-based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, as well as higher level skills like organization and time planning.