Which does NOT reflect valid conditional reasoning?
a. deny the antecedent
b. modus tollens
c. modus ponens
d. deny the consequent
Answer: a
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a. passion b. intimacy c. commitment d. reciprocation
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a. Romantic. b. Platonic. c. Friendly. d. Agape.
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