The Characteristics of Modern Science Wally disproved Julie's assertion that "he only thinks about himself" by
Recalling when he helped start her car in freezing weather.Which principle did
Wally use?
A)deductive reasoning
B)good thinking
C)modus tollens
D)self-correction

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Wally used modus tollens, a logical principle that involves proving the truth of a statement by disproving its opposite. In this case, Julie's assertion that Wally only thinks about himself was disproven by recalling a time when he helped her start her car in freezing weather, which contradicts the assertion.

The Characteristics of Modern Science Wally Disproved Julie's Assertion That