Consider the following conditional syllogism: Premise 1: If I study, then I'll get a good grade. Premise 2: I got a good grade. Conclusion: Therefore, I studied. This syllogism is
A. valid.
B. skewed.
C. invalid.
D. robust.
Answer: C
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a. There is no known effect. b. The infants show weight gains and fewer respiratory problems. c. Their intellectual functioning matched full-term babies at a 2-year follow-up. d. It appears to depend on the gender of the baby.
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a. has an extra X chromosome at pair 23. b. has an extra Y chromosome at pair 23. c. was exposed as a fetus to hormone levels that were characteristic of females. d. has a hypothalamus that is two to three times smaller than heterosexual males.
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A. The general public is sympathetic to civil plaintiffs. B. The jury is suspicious of civil plaintiffs. C. The general public is suspicious of corporate defendants. D. Both B and C