Social learning theory states that if a person observes someone else behaving aggressively, then the person observing the aggressive model will be more likely to behave aggressively. Ben behaves aggressively; therefore, he observed someone behaving aggressively. Is this argument valid?
A) Yes, because it involves asserting the antecedent.
B) Yes, because it involves asserting the consequent.
C) No, because it involves asserting the antecedent
D) No, because it involves asserting the consequent.

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The argument is invalid because it involves asserting the consequent, which is a logical fallacy. Just because Ben behaves aggressively does not necessarily mean he observed someone else behaving aggressively.

Social Learning Theory States That If a Person Observes Someone