If a theory predicts an observation and the observation is disconfirmed then the theory on logical grounds is false. This logical sequence is based on
A) incorrect reasoning.
B) deductive inference.
C) inductive inference.
D) the law of inverse logic.
B
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After her mother says, "No, you may not eat any cookies" Sandra takes some cookies from the cookie jar and eats them when her mother isn't looking. Later, she feels badly because she knows this was not a good thing to do. Sandra's attitude indicates that her
a. id is in control. b. ability to delay gratification is strong. c. superego is reasonably well developed. d. logic includes the concept of stagnation.
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