Red Flags and Reasons for Belief by Pooja Patel https://padlet.com/poojampatel13/p9hamf6mmm8d Pooja Patel en-us 2017-02-13 14:14:57 UTC 2026-01-18 19:53:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Appeal to Authority poojampatel13 https://padlet.com/poojampatel13/p9hamf6mmm8d/wish/153425568 Definition:
A type of argument that is endorsed by a person of authority which is meant to compel others to believe in the theory. This type of argument can often be misleading.

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This picture shows a doctor endorsing Camel cigarets claiming that they are "better" to smoke. More people are likely to believe this just because there is a doctor shown in the photo, when in reality, cigarets (no matter what brand) are all harmful.  ]]> 2017-02-13 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/poojampatel13/p9hamf6mmm8d/wish/153425568 Confirmation Bias poojampatel13 https://padlet.com/poojampatel13/p9hamf6mmm8d/wish/153445662 Definition: 


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