False cause: assumes that if one event follows another, the first event must have caused the second. In reality, correlation does not imply causation., Bandwagon: argues that because everyone else is doing something, you should do it too. It suggests that popularity equals correctness., Causal oversimplification: presents a single cause as the reason for a complex situation, ignoring other contributing factors that could be influencing the outcome., Circular reasoning: occurs when the conclusion of an argument is included in the premise. It's a form of reasoning where the conclusion is assumed in the argument itself., False dilemma: presents only two options as if they are the only possible choices, ignoring other potential alternatives., Appeal to authority: relies on the opinion of an authority figure rather than on actual evidence or sound reasoning., Hasty generalisation: occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence, resulting in an overgeneralised statement., Stereotyping: involves making assumptions about a whole group based on the characteristics of a few members of that group., Argument from ignorance: asserts that something is true because it hasn't been proven false, or vice versa. It relies on the absence of evidence rather than concrete evidence., Oversimplification: occurs when a complex issue is reduced to a single cause or solution, neglecting the complexities and nuances involved.

Critical thinking - task 12a

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