If You Assume That a Set of Statements Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

If you assume that a set of statements is true, and yet you can deduce a false or absurd statement from it, then the original set of statements as a whole must be false. This kind of argument is known as __________.

• A) modus tollens
• B) modus ponens
• C) hypothetical syllogism
• D) reductio ad absurdum

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Definitions:

Type A Personalities

Individuals who exhibit a competitive, driven, and highly organized characteristic often linked to higher stress levels.

Heart Attacks

Medical emergencies caused by the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, often resulting in damage.

Hostile People

Individuals who consistently exhibit anger, aggression, or resentment in their interactions with others.

Power Motive

The drive to influence people or control resources, often analyzed as a personality trait.