An Argument Whose Conclusion Rests on the Definition of a Word

question 402

Multiple Choice

An argument whose conclusion rests on the definition of a word used in the premises is:

• A) A deductive argument.
• B) A valid argument.
• C) A sound argument.
• D) A cogent argument.
• E) An inductive argument.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements, such as climate, geographical location, and cultural influences, that can affect individuals' behaviors, development, and well-being.

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviate from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or functional impairment.

Across Disorders

Pertaining to phenomena or treatments that apply to a wide range of psychological or psychiatric conditions.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious eating disorder characterized by significantly restricted food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight.