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1 .       In a syllogistic argument, if a premise is nonsensical, then the conclusion is invalid. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       People's performance on a Wason selection task improves when they're given a deontic version. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       Deductive reasoning moves from the specific to the general, whereas inductive reasoning proceeds from the general to the specific. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       The "hot hand" in sports has no basis in fact. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       People tend to believe that others barely notice their actions or appearance when in fact they do. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       Those who are "absolutely certain" that what they are saying is so are more likely to be wrong than those who express doubt. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       Chinese people are LESS likely to be overconfident than are Americans. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       Participants were asked to imagine that they had mistakenly paid $50 and $100 for two different ski trips that happened to be on the same weekend, and that they couldn't unload. Most said they would choose to go on the less expensive, but more attractive trip, and let the more expensive, but less attractive trip ticket go to waste. [Hint]

 
 






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