LSAT Practice Test

What type of argument shifts focus onto extreme hypotheticals without presenting proof?

1. Post hoc fallacy

2. Tu quoque

3. Red herring

4. Slippery slope fallacy

The correct answer is: Slippery slope fallacy

The correct answer is D. Slippery slope fallacy. This is because a slippery slope fallacy occurs when someone argues that a certain action will lead to a series of events, often extreme or unlikely scenarios, without providing any evidence to support this claim. This type of argument is meant to evoke fear or concern about the potential consequences of an action without actually proving that those consequences will occur. In this case, the argument shifts focus onto extreme hypotheticals without presenting any proof, which is characteristic of a slippery slope fallacy. The other options are: A. Post hoc fallacy - This fallacy asserts that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second. It is not directly related to focusing on extreme hypotheticals without proof. B. Tu quoque - This fallacy involves deflecting criticism by pointing out that the opponent has done the same thing. It is not directly related to focusing on extreme hypotheticals without proof. C. Red herring - This fallacy occurs when someone introduces irrelevant information to divert attention from the real issue. It is not directly related to focusing on extreme hypotheticals without proof.