When Wason's Four-Card Task Is Replaced with an Everyday Problem

question 15

Multiple Choice

When Wason's four-card task is replaced with an everyday problem about checking the identification of people who are drinking Coke and beer,______.

• A)people still neglect modus tollens in their responses
• B)people turn over all four cards instead of the two that are necessary and sufficient
• C)people turn over only one card instead of the two that are necessary and sufficient
• D)about 75% of participants solve the problem correctly

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