An Unwarranted Assumption Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

An unwarranted assumption is:

• A) any assumption made in the process of drawing a conclusion.
• B) a statement made about other people that is based on commonsense belief and that is not necessarily true.
• C) a conclusion drawn from the evidence that is not necessarily true and goes past the evidence evaluated.
• D) a premise lacking support that is taken for granted and might lead to a different conclusion.

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Definitions:

Involuntarily Committed

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Mental Health Professional

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Clear and Convincing Proof

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Robinson V. California

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