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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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Scientist: Individuals with high levels of cortisol often experience increased anxiety. However, my findings indicate that cortisol levels rise during stressful situations, such as public speaking. Therefore, experiencing stress can lead to higher anxiety levels. A questionable aspect of the reasoning above is that it
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takes a correlation to imply a causal connection
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uses the term 'anxiety' without clarification
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fails to define what constitutes a 'stressful situation'
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draws conclusions from insufficient evidence
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infers that public speaking is a result of anxiety
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RafidFeb 14, 2025
thanks for posting
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