A Friend Heard Somebody Say,"If You Are Overweight,you Are Likely

question 35

Multiple Choice

A friend heard somebody say,"If you are overweight,you are likely to smoke." This friend interprets this statement as,"If you smoke,then you are likely to be overweight." What kind of error is apparent in this example?

• A)Inappropriate interpretation of an if-then statement as biconditional
• B)Belief-bias effect
• C)Attempts at confirming an hypothesis
• D)Denying the antecedent

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Definitions:

Marijuana-Related Problems

Issues or complications arising from the use of marijuana, including health, legal, or social problems.

Marijuana Use

The consumption or utilization of cannabis, a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, for recreational or medicinal purposes.

Social Enhancement

The process of improving one's social standing or skills through various means.

Smokers

Individuals who habitually inhale smoke from burning tobacco in cigars, cigarettes, or pipes.