A false dilemma is a logical fallacy that presents a situation as having only two possible outcomes, when in fact there may be multiple alternatives. This oversimplification can lead to poor decision-making, as it forces individuals to choose between two extremes without considering other viable options. For example, someone might argue that you must either support political party A or political party B, ignoring the possibility of a third party or independent candidates. By framing the issue this way, the argument limits the discussion and can mislead people into thinking they have no other choices.