If a Person Has Five Letters in His/her Name,then S/he

question 79

Multiple Choice

If a person has five letters in his/her name,then s/he is a Glirple.Fred now reasons that anyone who is a Glirple must have five letters in his/her name.Fred has ______.

• A)made a correct inference according to modus ponens
• B)made a correct inference according to modus tollens
• C)committed the fallacy of denying the antecedent
• D)committed the fallacy of affirming the consequent

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Definitions:

Aboriginals

Indigenous people, particularly those who are the original inhabitants of Australia but can also refer to the first or earliest known inhabitants of other regions.

Québécois

Referring to the French-speaking inhabitants of Quebec, a province in Canada.

Selective Perception

The cognitive process where individuals perceive what they want in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints, influenced by their background, beliefs, and attitudes.

Aboriginal Reserve System

A system historically used in various countries to designate specific lands for Indigenous populations, often with the intent of isolating and controlling these communities.