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lilldybug07

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Consider this problem. What does it represent? No A are B. No B are C. Thus, no A are C.
 
  a. logically valid syllogism
  b. invalid syllogism
  c. confirm the antecedent
  d. illicit conversion

Question 2

What is a belief bias in reasoning?
 
  a. mistakes in reasoning based on beliefs about how reasoning works
  b. misplaced belief in logical forms
  c. drawing conclusions based on one's prior beliefs
  d. failure to see the reasons behind other people's beliefs



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



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