Which of the Following Best Describes the Red Herring Fallacy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the red herring fallacy?

• A) slapping someone with a large fish
• B) bringing up information that is completely irrelevant to the point at hand
• C) seeking only information that confirms the opinion you hold
• D) ignoring information that would disconfirm your opinion

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