Determine Whether the Argument in the Problem Below Is Valid

question 123

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the argument in the problem below is valid or invalid. If valid, name the type of reasoning and if invalid, determine the error in reasoning. ​
If I inherit $1,100, I will buy you a cookie.
I inherit $1,100.
Therefore, I will buy you a cookie.
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• A) valid; direct
• B) invalid; false chain
• C) invalid; indirect
• D) valid; indirect
• E) invalid; direct

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A method of dealing with stress by managing emotions rather than confronting the problem directly.

Problem-Focused Coping

Attempting to alleviate stress directly—by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by working to change one’s emotional response to a stressor rather than changing the stressor itself.