For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . I really wanted to pitch my new idea to the CEO; however, I was told that all the new people keep their mouth closed for the first year if they want to stay out of trouble. Hence, I have decided to wait until next year to pitch my idea.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . The classes I took in high school did not require me to study. Thus, I am sure that I will not need to study in my college classes. 

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . I think things have been really unfair ever since Dr. Bowlby started teaching the course. We have been overwhelmed with having to do actual work, we are no longer being given good grades for simply turning in assignments, and he expects us to actually take responsibility for studying and preparing for assessments. I signed up for this class because I was told that it would be easy! I don’t have time to actually learn a new skill. After all, I have a family and a job. He should expect less.

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . James: “Fried bacon is not good for you. It is high in saturated fat, nitrates, and cholesterol. Further, it is not even the good cholesterol. So, I think we should avoid it if possible.”   Bob: “I’m just going to ramp up my exercise.”  

For each of the following groups of statements indicate which specific fallacy is being performed. . No one would buy a pair of shoes without trying them on. Why should anyone be expected to get married without premarital sex?

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. . 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. . Everybody is wearing jeans these days. So, if you want to be seen as an original, then you should be wearing leather chaps.

For each of the following groups of statements, indicate which fallacy is being committed. . It is wrong to put somebody to death. Therefore, the death penalty is wrong.

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