Which Statement Is an Example of a Downward Counterfactual

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of a downward counterfactual

• A) If the tornado's path was different, there would have been less damage.
• B) If the house was sturdier, the tornado wouldn't have blown the roof away.
• C) If the tornado was stronger, the sirens would have sounded sooner.
• D) If the tornado had hit seconds earlier, we would have all died.

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Definitions:

Disconfirming

Communication that negates or invalidates the self-esteem, feelings, or perceptions of another person.

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The act of providing responses that are correct and appropriate to the context or question posed.

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