LSAT Practice Test

What fallacy is committed when an argument suggests that if A happens, then Z will eventually happen without proof?

1. Slippery slope fallacy

2. Deductive reasoning

3. Inductive reasoning

4. Tu quoque

The correct answer is: Slippery slope fallacy

The correct answer is the Slippery Slope fallacy. This fallacy occurs when it is suggested that one event will lead to a chain of events without providing any evidence to support this claim. In this case, the argument implies that if A happens, then Z will inevitably happen, which is a classic example of the Slippery Slope fallacy. Deductive reasoning is a valid form of logical reasoning where conclusions are necessarily true if the premises are true. Inductive reasoning involves generalizing conclusions based on specific observations. Tu quoque is a type of fallacy where an argument is dismissed or invalidated based on the hypocrisy of the person presenting it.