Ace the LSAT 2025 – Master the Law School Entry Test with Style!

Question: 1 / 575

In affirming the consequent, what logical error occurs?

Reversing the Premises

Applying the Subconclusion

Asserting a Hypothetical

Inferring the Antecedent

Affirming the consequent is a formal logical fallacy that occurs when someone assumes that if a certain statement is true (the consequent), then the condition that caused it must also be true (the antecedent). This is incorrect because there could be other factors causing the consequent. So, inferring the antecedent in affirming the consequent is the logical error that occurs. The other options do not specifically address the error of inferring the antecedent in this scenario.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta
Next Question

Report this question

Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy