If a person is a psychologist, then he or she studies behavior. Dr. Albert Bandura, the author of social learning theory, is a psychologist; therefore, he studies behavior. The BEST analysis of these statements is that they:
A) form a sound deductive argument.
B) are not valid because they assert the consequent.
C) are not sound because they assert the antecedent.
D) do not form an argument.

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The statements form a sound deductive argument because they follow the logical structure of a conditional statement (if-then) and affirm the consequent. The conclusion is valid and follows from the premises.

If a Person Is a Psychologist, Then He or She