An either-or fallacy assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.

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Bugsey

Social Studies

1 June, 09:29

An either-or fallacy assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.

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Sadie Pacheco · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.

Example of an either-or-fallacies would be the statement that stated: "since you do not attend college, it must be impossible for you to get high-paying jobs!"

The statement above failed to consider the alternatives that the person chose not to attend college because he/she started a successful business and took an executive position there.