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. This conditional argument is valid because the:
A) consequent was asserted.
B) antecedent was asserted.
C) consequent was ignored.
D) reasoning was inductive.

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This conditional argument is valid because it follows the "If A, then B" format, where A is the antecedent (a person is a psychologist) and B is the consequent (he or she studies behavior). The given statement affirms both the antecedent and the consequent, making it a valid argument.

If a Person Is a Psychologist, Then He or She