Identify the fallacy/fallacies present in the following passages from the following choices:
i. hasty generalization;
ii. generalizing from exception cases;
iii. fallacy of accident;
iv. weak analogy;
v. fallacious appeal to authority;
appeal to popularity.
1. stress is bad for you? that’s a myth. i know all sorts of type a people who are in excellent health.
2. these university kids drink like crazy on halloween and st. patrick’s day. theyprobably drink like crazy on christmas, too.
3. i had a great time at the part last night; i’ll bet all university parties are great.
4. salmon is very bad for dogs. you shouldn’t let your cat eat it either, i’d guess..