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Fallacies

Hasty Generalizations When a conclusion is made on too little evidence.

Non Sequitur A fallacy that draws a unwarranted conclusions from evidence.

Stereotyping When a characteristic is attached to a group or person.

Card Stacking When vital information is deliberately left out of a statement.

Either/Or Fallacy A statement that gives the impression that there are only two options.

Begging the Question When an unproven statement is taken to be true.

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