Assume That the Premise(s) of the Following Argument Are True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true. Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "It is March tenth and already this year six people have ordered new glasses with plastic frames. Last year only four people had ordered plastic frames by this date. That's an increase of 50 percent. We had better stock up. It's going to be a busy year." That argument is an example of ________.

• A) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference
• B) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference
• C) a fallacy of relevance
• D) a circular argument
• E) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual’s general feeling of self-worth.

Internal Locus Of Control

A psychological concept indicating that individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces.

Performers

Individuals or groups who execute actions or tasks to achieve specified outcomes, often evaluated based on their efficiency and effectiveness.

Social Perception

The process by which individuals form impressions of and make inferences about other people and social situations.