Refer to Box 2

question 18

Multiple Choice

Refer to Box 2.2 in the text. Consider the following argument: If people are depressed, then they will lose their appetite. Alexis has lost her appetite. Therefore, Alexis is depressed. This is

• A) a valid deductive argument.
• B) an invalid deductive argument.
• C) a weak inductive argument.
• D) a strong inductive argument.

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Definitions:

Disorganized/Disoriented

Describes a state where an individual or entity lacks organization or direction, often leading to confusion or a lack of coherence.

Slide into Poverty

A gradual process where individuals or groups fall into a state of being extremely poor.

Avoiding Delinquency

Strategies or preventive measures taken to reduce the risk of individuals, particularly adolescents, engaging in illegal or antisocial behaviors.

Education

The process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and research.