Determine Whether the Argument in the Problem Below Is Valid

question 135

Short Answer

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.
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If inherit $1,000, I will buy you a toy .
I inherit $1,000.
Therefore, I will buy you a toy.
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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A phase in Piaget's model of cognitive growth where kids develop the skill to reason logically regarding tangible occurrences.

Sensorimotor

Pertaining to the combined processes of sensory input and motor output, often in the context of development or reaction to environmental stimuli.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and difficulty understanding conservation.

Concrete Operational

A stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 11, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and can think logically about concrete events.