Your friend Joe says that Sally is outgoing, has many friends, and is the life of any party. When asked to explain why Sally behaves this way he explains that Sally is an extravert. A good student of psychology would point out that Joe appears to be violating _______ in his explanation for Sally's behavior.

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Joe is using a circular argument in explaining Sally's behavior. He is saying that Sally is outgoing and has many friends because she is an extravert, while at the same time he is using her behavior to define her personality (extraversion). This is known as the Iron law of explanation.

Your Friend Joe Says That Sally Is Outgoing, Has Many