false dichotomy A) Often linked to stereotypes and prejudices
Appeal to fear B) Takes advantage of people’s anxieties and insecurities
Appeal to popularity C) Gives the choice between two options, one of which is clearly not desirable
Hasty generalization D) Also called “false cause”
Post hoc ergo propter hoc E) Takes advantage of people’s desire to be part of or to trust the majority

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false dichotomy	A) Often linked to stereotypes and prejudices
	Appeal to fear	B) Takes advantage of people’s anxieties and insecurities
	Appeal to popularity	C) Gives the choice between two options, one of which is clearly not desirable
	Hasty generalization	D) Also called “false cause”
	Post hoc ergo propter hoc	E) Takes advantage of people’s desire to be part of or to trust the majority

anonymous · Answer

its C

anonymous · Answer

A false dichotomy is typically used in an argument to force your opponent into an extreme position -- by making the assumption that there are only two positions.