The tendency to think that a syllogism is valid if its conclusion is believable is called the _________________.
A) availability heuristic
B) confirmatory bias
C) belief bias
D) mental set

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The belief bias is the tendency to make errors in logical reasoning based on prior beliefs or knowledge. It leads to the assumption that a conclusion is more likely to be true if it aligns with existing beliefs or expectations, even if the reasoning itself is flawed. The other options, availability heuristic, confirmatory bias, and mental set, refer to other types of cognitive biases that can influence judgment and decision making.

The Tendency to Think That a Syllogism Is Valid If