How to avoid it and a simple definition of the gambler’s fallacy. Because what is the gambler’s fallacy, really?

The Identification of fallacies is a three step process. 1. Name the fallacy. 2. Define the fallacy. 3. Show how the definition fits the example in question. The first two steps are simply a matter of ...

Fallacies show up in online arguments, political debates, and justifications for unjust things like racial profiling. Here are some of the most common fallacies and why they don't work logically.

In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), challenging faulty thinking, like that in the just world fallacy, is central.