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Dismissing an argument by attacking the person making it rather than addressing the logic

Deflecting criticism by pointing out the accuser does the same thing

Assuming one action will inevitably lead to extreme consequences

Assuming causation just because one event followed another

Attacking a distorted version of the argument instead of the real one

Diverting attention to an irrelevant topic

Presenting only two choices when more exist

Drawing broad conclusions from limited evidence

Highlighting evidence that supports your view while ignoring contradicting evidence

Clustering data to fit a pattern after the fact

Assuming something is true because an authority figure said it

Assuming something is true because many people believe it

Changing the definition to exclude examples that contradict your claim

The conclusion is assumed in the premise

The argument assumes the very thing it claims to prove

Using emotional manipulation instead of valid reasoning

Arguing something is true by instilling fear

Claiming something is true until proven false

Judging something based on its origin rather than its merit

Seeking out information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradicting evidence

Unskilled people overestimating their competence

Continuing something because of past investment rather than future value

Overestimating likelihood based on how easily examples come to mind

Over-relying on the first piece of information encountered

Assuming someone good in one area is good in all areas

Believing past events were more predictable than they actually were

Focusing on successes while ignoring failures that didn't make it

Blaming others' character while excusing own behavior as situational

Judging experiences based on peak moments and endings, not the average

Giving more weight to negative experiences than positive ones

Giving more importance to recent events than earlier ones