Asked by Emily Bichler on Sep 30, 2024

"Studies show that humans need to drink 10 glasses of water a day" is an example of a(n) :

A) argument from authority.
B) appeal to popularity.
C) red herring fallacy
D) false dichotomy.

Red Herring Fallacy

A logical fallacy where irrelevant information is presented to distract from the actual issue.

False Dichotomy

A logical fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options may exist.

Appeal to Popularity

The appeal to popularity is a logical fallacy that suggests something is true, good, or desirable simply because it is popular or widely accepted by many people.

  • Understand various logical fallacies and their impact on decision making and arguments.