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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which fallacy is evident in this scenario?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alan's friends believe that cheating is the best way to pass an exam. Alan is mocked by his friends when he says that he believes in studying before the exam. Therefore, Alan agrees that cheating is the best way to pass an exam.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

bandwagon false dilemma special pleading appeal to popularity

OpenStudy (skyphos):

I'd say bandwagon or appeal to popularity. Reasons: 1. "Alan's friends..." his friends are pressuring him to cheat 2. "Alan's friends..." believe cheating is the way... The more you see people heading in one direction, you tend to go along with them.

OpenStudy (skyphos):

Plus he's mocked.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (skyphos):

Np :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its not appeal to popularity.

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