Criminology FINAL

Fallacies: Slippery Slope

Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.Watch for arguments that predict unlikely chains of events. Example: “If we allow kids to skip homework once, soon no one will study, and society will collapse!”

Fallacies: False Dilema

Presenting only two options when more exist.Be cautious of arguments framed as “this or that” when the issue is more complex. Example: “You're either with us or against us.”

Fallacies: Slippery Slope

Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.Watch for arguments that predict unlikely chains of events. Example: “If we allow kids to skip homework once, soon no one will study, and society will collapse!”

Fallacies: False Dilema

Presenting only two options when more exist.Be cautious of arguments framed as “this or that” when the issue is more complex. Example: “You're either with us or against us.”

Fallacies: Hasty Generalization

Making a broad claim based on limited evidence. Look for sweeping statements based on one or two cases. Example: “My friend got food poisoning from that restaurant once. It’s a terrible place.”

Fallacies: Appeal to emotion

Using emotion instead of logic to persuade. Look for arguments driven by fear, pity, or anger, not facts. Example: “If you don’t vote for this law, think of the suffering children!”

Fallacies: Murder Mix

Most crimes are non-violent, such as theft, fraud, and drug offenses.The mistaken belief that crime is predominantly violent and involves murder.

Fallacies: Innocent Youth

The belief that most people accused of crimes are innocent and wrongly accused. While wrongful accusations do occur, the majority of those accused have substantial evidence against them.