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For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed . A student in my class seems to think that learning logic is a waste of time and good for nothing. That being said, he does not seem to be very good at understanding logic; however, he is a bit older than the typical student. Therefore, I think we should listen to him and not take Dr. Honeycutt’s critical thinking course

For each of the following groups of statements, indicate which fallacy is being committed. . When Noah built the Ark he put two of every animal on it. Noah must be a smart person since he was able to control the climate in such a way that all of the animals regardless of the region from which they derived were able to live. So, it is obvious Noah must have been a very smart man.  

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . Jimi Hendrix, one of the greatest guitar players of all time, said that the best way to make biscuits is by adding a pinch of buttermilk. Hence, I always add some buttermilk to my biscuits.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . Hilary has been increasing taxes her entire time in office. So, the fact that she is telling me not to raise taxes is something I will not accept.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . Computers are complex, intricate, and organized. Plants and animals are complex, intricate, and organized. Computers are built by teams of designers. Thus, plants and animals are built by teams of designers as well.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . The last I heard we have the right to remain silent. So, I don’t care if I am supposed to give a speech for my communications class at the college, I am not doing it.

For each of the following groups of statements, indicate which fallacy is being committed. . Trump has great hair. So, he must be a great person.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . If you like good music, then either you like the Pixies or you like Metric.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . He does not care if you have good reason to think that the scientific method is the best technique for discovery. The fact is, you have chosen to follow your reason instead of listening to his imperative. Thus, you will be punished. So, if I was you, I would stop listening to your reason, and just do what he says

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed.  . Henry: “You should not believe what Patrick says about gun control.” Jules: “Why is that?” Sam: “Well, he just became a member of the NRA.”