Flaw in the Reasoning

A flaw question asks you to name what went wrong in the argument. The correct answer describes the error in abstract terms, not with new facts. Common flaws include scope shifts and bad generalizations.

Example

Arguing "My neighbor’s diet worked, so it will work for everyone" commits a hasty generalization.

See also

• Assumption
• Hasty Generalization
• Scope Shift

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Last updated October 12, 2026