Consider the Following Syllogism

question 17

Multiple Choice

Consider the following syllogism:
All of the students are tired.Some tired people are irritable.Some of the students are irritable.
It is likely that most people will judge this syllogism as

• A)invalid because of the influence of the atmosphere effect.
• B)invalid because this syllogism does not involve a pragmatic reasoning schema.
• C)valid because this is indeed a valid syllogism and the logic is apparent.
• D)valid because this conclusion is believable.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, channeling sensory information to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for the production and regulation of many hormones that control various bodily functions.

Hippocampus

The hippocampus is a brain structure involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.