Cherry picking is a commonly used fallacy to win arguments or discussions.
When cherry picking, usually there are many arguments both in favour or against a position, but the dismisses all arguments sake for one that is most useful to support the side of the argument that the subject favours. It is an argumentative ‘tunnel vision’, where one focuses solely on a subset of all arguments.
It is a fallacy of incomplete evidence, where part of the total evidence is surpressed. We categorise it as a Relevance Fallacy, as although the argument itself may be relevant, the relevance of counter arguments is .
Example 1
‘Shouldn’t you get out of bed? You already missed school today!’
‘But sleeping is healthy!’
While subject 2 has a good point, he forgets that going to school is also good for your cognitive and social development, will increase your chances of becoming succesful in life, and will get you into trouble if you fail to attend.
Example 2
‘Jhonny, shouldn’t you stop drinking Coke now that you’re diagnosed with diabetes?‘
‘But it tastes so good!’
‘The dentist also said you should stop that.’
‘Then he has probably never tasted it!’
Again, while Jhonny may have a fair point that it’s an enjoyable beverage, the other arguments ought be be considered to be able to reach a weighed conclusion.