Critical Thinking Definitions Part 2 Match the definition to the appropriate word. 4.0 / 5 based on 18 ratings ? Critical ThinkingASAll boards Created by: Kristina RadonicCreated on: 06-04-09 11:57 Presents a limited picture of choices available in a situation in order to support one particular option. Restricting the options 1 of 12 Reasons from one possibility, through a series of events that are not properly or logically linked, to an extreme consequence. Slippery slope 2 of 12 A form of reasoning that dismisses an opposing view, by attacking the person putting forward that view rather than by addressing their reasoning. Attacking the arguer 3 of 12 Bringing together two or more different concepts and treating them as the same thing. Conflation 4 of 12 This flaw misrepresents or distorts an opposing view in order to dismiss it. Straw person 5 of 12 A form of argument that uses parallels between similar situations to persuade the audience to accept the conclusion. Analogy 6 of 12 Draws a general conclusion from insufficient evidence. Hasty generalisation 7 of 12 A statement that moves form some or many to all by creating a stereotype. Sweeping generalisation 8 of 12 A word or phase that has more than one meaning and it is unclear which meaning is meant. Ambiguous 9 of 12 Ideas or facts which say exactly the opposite things. Contradiction 10 of 12 A rule that can be applied in a range of circumstances beyond the immediate context of the argument. Principle 11 of 12 To draw a conclusion; to consider what is implied by evidence. To decide what the next step is; what can be supported by the reasons or evidence. Infer 12 of 12
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