The Tendency to Think That a Syllogism Is Valid If

question 8

Multiple Choice

The tendency to think that a syllogism is valid if its conclusion is believable is called the _________________.

• A) availability heuristic
• B) confirmatory bias
• C) belief bias
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Goals

Objectives or desired outcomes that an individual or organization aims to achieve.

Random Variable

A variable linked to numerical outcomes produced by random effects.

Expected Number

The mean or average outcome of a random variable in a probability distribution.

Catch Fish

The act of capturing fish as a form of aquatic animal harvesting for food, sport, or commercial purposes.