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PowerScore: LSAT: Logical Reasoning
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Correct| 2024/2025 Latest Version
What is a common flaw in reasoning known as "hasty generalization" in the LSAT context?

It involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.



How might an argument commit the flaw of "ad hominem"?

It attacks the character of the opponent instead of addressing their argument.



What flaw occurs when an argument relies on an unrepresentative sample?

This is known as "faulty generalization."



In LSAT reasoning, what does "circular reasoning" refer to?

It occurs when the conclusion is used as a premise without proper justification.



What flaw does "post hoc" reasoning illustrate?

It assumes a causal relationship based solely on the order of events.



How can an argument exhibit a "false dichotomy"?

By presenting only two options when more alternatives exist.




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,What type of reasoning flaw is involved when a conclusion is based on emotional appeals rather

than facts?

This is called "appeal to emotion."



What flaw is indicated when an argument makes assumptions about a person's intentions without

evidence?

This is known as "assuming motives."



What flaw occurs when a conclusion is drawn from data that lacks sufficient context?

This is referred to as "contextual fallacy."



How might an argument be flawed if it appeals to the popularity of a belief as evidence of its

truth?

This is called "bandwagon fallacy."



In LSAT logic, what does "slippery slope" refer to?

It argues that one action will lead to a chain of negative events without proof.



What reasoning flaw involves making broad claims based on a limited number of cases?

This is known as "anecdotal evidence."



What does "straw man" argumentation entail?



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, It misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack.



How is "red herring" used as a reasoning flaw in an argument?

It introduces irrelevant information to distract from the main issue.



What flaw involves assuming that what is true of one part must be true of the whole?

This is called "fallacy of composition."



What is "fallacy of division"?

It assumes that what is true of the whole must be true of its parts.



What flaw is present when an argument ignores evidence that contradicts its conclusion?

This is known as "cherry-picking."



How might an argument be flawed if it attributes a feature of a specific instance to all instances?

This is called "hasty generalization."



What flaw occurs when an argument uses misleading statistics?

This is referred to as "misleading statistics."



What is a common flaw involving "confusing correlation with causation"?

It assumes that because two events occur together, one causes the other.


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, In LSAT reasoning, what does it mean to commit "begging the question"?

It means the argument assumes what it is trying to prove without proper justification.



What type of flaw is evident when a conclusion relies on ambiguous terms?

This is known as "equivocation."



How might an argument exhibit "faulty analogy"?

By drawing an illogical comparison between two unrelated situations.



What is an example of a reasoning flaw that involves misrepresenting statistics?

This is called "statistical misrepresentation."



How can an argument commit the "no true Scotsman" fallacy?

By dismissing counterexamples as not representative of a group.



What does it mean when an argument is flawed due to "appeal to authority"?

It relies on the opinion of an authority figure without sufficient evidence.



What is the flaw when an argument relies on the assumption that one event must follow another?

This is known as "causal fallacy."




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