by Scott Stafford | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: False Dilemma In critical thinking, a false dilemma, also known as a false dichotomy, is a common logical fallacyin which an argument presents a limited number of options, when in reality there are moreoptions available. The fallacy occurs when an...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: Ad Hominem Ad hominem is a logical fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument ratherthan the argument itself. The term “ad hominem” comes from the Latin phrase “argumentum adhominem,” which means...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: Straw Man A straw man fallacy is a type of argumentative fallacy in which an argument or position ismisrepresented in a way that makes it easier to attack. Essentially, a straw man fallacy involvestaking a weak or exaggerated version of an...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: Bandwagon The bandwagon fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of anidea or action as evidence for its truth. Essentially, this fallacy suggests that because a largenumber of people believe something or are...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: Slippery Slope Slippery Slope is a logical fallacy that occurs when a person makes an argument that suggeststhat a single event will inevitably lead to a series of negative events or outcomes. In otherwords, the person argues that if one event...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Logical Fallacy: Appeal to Authority In the field of logic, an appeal to authority is a logical fallacy that occurs when an argument ismade solely on the basis of the source of the information rather than its quality. In other words,an appeal to authority is an...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
What are Friends With Benefits? Friends with benefits (FWB) is a type of relationship in which two individuals engage in a sexualrelationship without being emotionally involved or committed to each other. It is a non-committaltype of relationship where both parties...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Self Loathing? Self-loathing is a term used to describe intense self-hatred or a deep dislike of oneself. It is acomplex and distressing psychological state characterized by feelings of worthlessness, shame,and self-criticism. Self-loathing can manifest in a...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Black and White Thinking? Black and white thinking is a cognitive distortion that involves viewing the world in extremes.People who engage in black and white thinking tend to categorize things into absolutecategories of good or bad, right or wrong, without...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Guilt Tripping? Guilt tripping is a term used to describe a manipulative tactic where one person uses guilt topersuade another to do something or to feel bad for something they have or have not done. Theintention behind guilt tripping is to make the person...
