KINTZ
FIX THE FALLACY
Circular reasoning:
Repeating the same idea in different words or in a different way
Overgeneralization:
Using words such as: all, everyone, every time, anything, no one, none, never etc.
Hasty Generalization:
A conclusion or idea supported by too little evidence, or by evidence that is bias
Stereotyping:
Statements about people based on their gender, social group, race, etc.
1. Siblings are constantly fighting, because they can’t get along.
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2. Children need time to interact with their peers, because it is necessary that they have time to
socialize with other students.
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3. Teens are always trying to manipulate their parents.
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4. My little brother is always getting mad because he’s mean.
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5. People should consider uniforms, because they help students to focus. Furthermore, children can
concentrate better in class.
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6. Children have trouble connecting with their parents, because they spend too much time on their
phone, and don’t know how to form real relationships.
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7. Teens are poor drivers, so they shouldn’t be allowed to get their driver’s license, until they’re 20.
Furthermore, because they are so bad at driving, they should have to wait longer for the privilege
of driving.
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8. Parents who allow their children too much freedom, cause those children to make poor decisions
later in life. For example, people with a lot of freedom in childhood, are constantly making bad
choices in adulthood.
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