Which of the Following Types of Fallacies Involves Supporting an Idea

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of fallacies involves supporting an idea by comparing it to something that is not comparable?

• A) false analogy
• B) red herring
• C) false dilemma
• D) ad hominem attack
• E) hasty generalization

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Definitions:

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes that occur within neurons, contributing to brain functions such as thought and action.

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

EEG Recordings

Electrical recordings of the brain's activity, captured through electrodes placed on the scalp, used in diagnosing certain neurological conditions and in research.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.