When an explanation consists merely of a label or a description-for example, "he starts fights because he is aggressive"-it is of limited value and can be called
A) regressive
B) illogical
C) circumvent
D) circular

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This is an example of circular reasoning, where the explanation simply restates the behavior in different terms without providing any underlying cause or rationale.

When an Explanation Consists Merely of a Label or a Description-For