Review the common logical fallacies. Then, identify what you consider to be the logical inconsistency in the following sentence.

We encourage you to apply for the training program so that you avoid staying in the same position without making career progress.

Multiple Choice

Unsupported generalizations

The claims are not supported by facts.

Either$/$Or Logic

Presents two options and declares that one of them must be correct while the other must be incorrect. This is a false dichotomy because it ignores other options that are available.

Slanting the Facts

Presenting only those facts that are favorable to your position.

Faulty Cause$/$Effect Claims

Confuses correlation with cause. This is a common problem with scientific studies in which the fact that two events are correlated implies that one causes the other.