A Hockey Player Who Checks an Opponent to Prevent Him

question 63

True/False

A hockey player who checks an opponent to prevent him from getting the puck is engaging in instrumental aggression.

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Definitions:

Minor Premise

The second proposition in a syllogism, offering a specific instance of the generalization stated in the major premise.

Mood

The emotional state or atmosphere that a speaker implies through their choice of words and sentences in language.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), typically using a major and a minor premise to arrive at a logical conclusion.

Premise

A declaration or assertion that forms the basis for another to be deduced or concluded.