Which Principle of Logic Bars the Examiner from Assuming Facts

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which principle of logic bars the examiner from assuming facts for the purpose of analysis or from using Martians, UFOs, or Bigfoot to explain events?

• A) The principle of identity
• B) The principle of the excluded middle
• C) The principle of sufficient reason
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Odd or Eccentric

Descriptive terms for behaviors or personalities that significantly deviate from societal norms or expectations.

Anxious or Fearful

Refers to experiencing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Pharmacological Therapy

The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs, often used in the management of mental health conditions.