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What is "affirming the consequent"?

A Validating the conclusion correctly
B A logical fallacy: if A then B; B is true; therefore A is true
C Denying the premise
D Using conditional statements properly

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Affirming the consequent is a formal fallacy: "If P then Q; Q; therefore P." Just because the result occurred doesn't mean the specific cause occurred.

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