ErrorsAn error is defined as a kind of error in reasoning. They can be persuasive and be created unintentionally or intentionally in order to deceive others and make them lose the truth. Errors often indicate a false belief or the cause of a false belief (Dowden, 2006). An argument or situation is in error when the reasons given do not support the conclusion. This defeats the purpose of the argument since its purpose is to give reasons to support the conclusion. Errors affect the outcome of our daily decision-making process. There are three types of logical fallacies discussed in this article along with the importance of using critical thinking skills. There are many opposing viewpoints in the world today. Sometimes individuals create opinions based on inaccurate information. Due to the endless confrontation of other people's opinions, it is essential to analyze the point of view from a critical point of view. Each argument or situation presented must be thought through to determine whether it is accurate or whether some aspect of the argument is logically false. There are many techniques to help us develop our skills in this area. One technique is to indicate whether the argument is wrong or not. Arguments from authority, false leads, and scintillating generality are all examples of fallacies that, when properly understood and applied using critical thinking, can help us in our decision-making process. Apple recently introduced its new iPod known as iPod Shuffle. This device is so compact that the company compares it to the size of a pack of gum. What Apple forgets to mention is that when comparing the size of the product with a pack of gum, it does not include the headphone jack which needs... middle of paper .... .. all levels and aspects must be able to identify logical errors. Individuals are easily persuaded of logical fallacies such as false trail, appeal to authority, and sweeping generality. By using critical thinking skills, an individual's opinion or argument can be formed in a logical and reasonable manner. ReferencesWikimedia Foundation, Inc, (2006). Mistakes. Retrieved March 26, 2006 from www.wikipedia.org.apple Computer Inc, (2006). iPod shuffle. Retrieved March 26, 2006, from www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/.dowden, b. (2006). . In Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy [CD-ROM]. sacramento: california state university.www.iep.utm.edu/f/fallacies.htmtoyota motor sales, usa inc., (2006). Toyota 4runner. Retrieved March 26, 2006 from www.toyota.com.gassham, g., irwin, w., nardone, h. and wallace, j. (2002). critical thinking. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill.