Identify the Kind of Argument for Each of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages
-Last year the rate of unemployment among 18-25 years olds increased. Also, the crime rate in this same demographic went up. Thus, it seems likely that rising unemployment caused an increase in crime.

• A) categorical argument
• B) truth-functional argument
• C) analogical argument
• D) inductive generalization
• E) causal argument

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Definitions:

Personality Processes

The mental activities of personality, including perception, thought, motivation, and emotion.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Affective Mechanisms

Psychological processes that are responsible for emotional responses and their expressions.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.