Mischaracterizing a Position in Order to Make It Look Absurd

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mischaracterizing a position in order to make it look absurd or unpalatable is a common error in reasoning referred to as:

• A) Appeal to Ignorance
• B) Affirming the Consequent
• C) Straw Person Argument
• D) Golden Mean Fallacy

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior's recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.