Given the Following Sorites: Some M Are R

question 152

Multiple Choice

Given the following sorites: Some M are R.
All R are H.
All H are D.
No K are D.
Some K are not M.
This sorites is:

• A) Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise.
• B) Invalid because a universal premise requires a universal conclusion.
• C) Invalid because a term is distributed in a premise but not in the conclusion.
• D) Valid because a particular premise requires a particular conclusion.
• E) Valid because no rules are broken.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The process by which one focuses on certain stimuli within the environment while ignoring others, thereby allocating cognitive resources to relevant information.

Halo Effect

a type of cognitive bias where the perception of one positive quality in a person or thing influences the overall perception of that entity as positive.

Perceptual Distortion

Occurs when an individual's personal biases, prejudices, or expectations alter the way they perceive reality.

Impression Management

The practice of consciously controlling or manipulating the perception others have of an individual or organization.