Consider the Following Syllogism: If It's a Robin Then It

question 49

Multiple Choice

Consider the following syllogism: If it's a robin then it is a bird.
It is a bird.
Therefore, it is a robin.
In the example above, "Therefore, it is a robin" is a _________________ of a _________________ syllogism.

• A) premise; categorical
• B) conclusion; categorical
• C) premise; conditional
• D) conclusion; conditional

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Definitions:

Optimality

The condition of being the best or most favorable, especially in terms of decision-making or strategy.

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Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering.

Representativeness

The degree to which a particular sample reflects the characteristics of its larger population.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited information and used to categorize individuals or groups.