Question

1. read the scenario below and then answer the question that follows.

all of the starters on the basketball team have brand - name shoes. joe thinks that if he buys a pair of brand - name shoes he will get to start on the basketball team.
what type of fallacy occurs in this scenario?

• ad hominem
• band wagon
• slippery slope
• either/or

Explanation:

1. Analyze each fallacy:

• Ad hominem: Attacks the person, not relevant here.
• Bandwagon: Assumes that because others (starters with brand - name shoes) have something, doing the same (buying brand - name shoes) will lead to the same result (being a starter). Joe thinks buying brand - name shoes (like the starters) will get him to start, which is the bandwagon fallacy.
• Slippery slope: Claims a chain of events without sufficient reason, not applicable.
• Either/or: Presents a false dichotomy, not relevant.

Answer:

B. band wagon