LSAT Practice Test

Which fallacy involves asking a question that inherently includes a prejudiced assumption?

1. strawman

2. bandwagon

3. begging the question

4. loaded question

The correct answer is: loaded question

A loaded question involves asking a question that contains a presumption or unjustified assumption, such that any answer would imply agreement with the assumption. In this case, the question itself is "loaded" with bias or a specific viewpoint. This fallacy often aims to manipulate or influence the respondent by steering them towards a particular response without proper justification or evidence. The other options: A. Strawman: Involves misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack. B. Bandwagon: Appeals to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation. C. Begging the Question: Assumes the conclusion of an argument is true without providing any evidence.