The False Dilemma (also known as  False Dichotomy) Fallacy occurs  

when an argument presents two options as the only  possibilities, when in fact more options exist. 

This fallacy limits the possibilities  to two, often extreme, options,  

with the intent to force a choice between  them, ignoring other viable alternatives. 

It's a tactic used in argumentation  to corner the opponent into choosing  

an undesirable option or to oversimplify  complex issues into black-and-white choices. 

Everyday Example: In a discussion about career choices, Person  

A says, "You either go to college and succeed,  or you don't go and end up failing in life." 

Here, Person A is presenting a false dilemma by  suggesting that success is only achievable through  

college education and that not attending college  inevitably leads to failure. This ignores other  

paths to success, like vocational training,  entrepreneurship, or self-taught skills.