Determine Whether the Following Is Valid or Invalid

question 99

Short Answer

Determine whether the following is valid or invalid:
If he doesn't think he'll pass the class, then either he'll be talking to someone, or he won't be paying attention, or both. Well, look at him. He's talking to someone. And he's not paying the least bit of attention. Clearly he doesn't think he'll pass the class.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often necessitating diagnosis and therapy.

Disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations.

Unusualness

Refers to the state of being odd, rare, or uncommon in any given context.