Identify the missing step in the following argument (remember the principles of charity and fairness!). Then put the argument into standard form. To cut down on writing, use capital letters to abbreviate English terms. All psychics are frauds, because all psychics are people who make false claims about their abilities.
What will be an ideal response?
All C are F.
All P are C.
So, all P are F.
Valid
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