Pat and Cindy Are Both Given the Same Information Regarding

question 118

Multiple Choice

Pat and Cindy are both given the same information regarding a terrorist threat that occurred within the airline they will be using for their business trip.Prior to receiving this news,Cindy was having a good day and reported a positive mood,while Pat was feeling irritable and cranky.Who will be MOST likely to cancel her trip?

• A) Cindy
• B) Pat
• C) Cindy and Pat
• D) neither Cindy nor Pat

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Definitions:

Valid Syllogism

A logical argument in which, if the premises are true, the conclusion must necessarily be true.

Enthymeme

A syllogism missing one of the premises or the conclusion, which must be inferred by the reader or listener.

Missing Premises

Arguments or assertions that are not explicitly stated but are required for an argument's conclusion to be logical.

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.