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The bandwagon fallacy is a form of peer pressure. The next time a friend appeals to you to do something using this kind of fallacy, how could you use your critical thinking skills to provide a counterargument? (THIS IS CRITICAL THINKING!!!!!!)

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The bandwagon fallacy is a form of peer pressure. The next time a friend appeals to you to do something using this kind of fallacy, how could you use your critical thinking skills to provide a counterargument? (THIS IS CRITICAL THINKING!!!!!!)

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When presented with a bandwagon fallacy, one way to use critical thinking skills is to ask questions about the evidence or reasoning behind the argument. For example, you could ask your friend to provide evidence to support their claim, or to explain why they think the argument is valid. Additionally, you could research the issue yourself to gain a better understanding of the facts and come to your own conclusion.
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