Tahir Teaches Ninth-Grade Science Classes in a High School Located

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tahir teaches ninth-grade science classes in a high school located in an economically deprived area of a large city.He stresses to his students that the brain is like a muscle;it grows stronger with use as neuron connections grow.He praises effort rather than ability.Tahir is trying to help his students through fostering

• A) their general intelligence.
• B) epigenetics.
• C) their growth mind-set.
• D) polygenetics.

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Definitions:

Valid

In logic, a term describing an argument where, if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Argument Form

The structure or pattern of reasoning used in constructing a logical argument.

Premises

Statements or propositions from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.

Syllogism

A deductive argument presented in the form of two supporting premises and a conclusion.