If an Argument Has Premises That Are Likely to Be

question 25

True/False

If an argument has premises that are likely to be false and a conclusion that is likely to be false, then the argument is weak.

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Definitions:

Decay Theory

Suggests that memory fades and loses detail over time if not actively maintained or revisited.

Impermanent Storage

A form of memory storage that is temporary, allowing information to be held for a short period before it is either forgotten or transferred to long-term memory.

Retrieval Failure

A cognitive psychology theory explaining how the inability to access stored information in the brain can lead to forgetting.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of newly learned information.