The argument "If I want to improve my thinking skills, I better study critical thinking; I do want to improve my thinking skills; therefore, I better study critical thinking" is an example of _____.
A) a chain argument
B) a categorical syllogism
C) an argument by elimination
D) a hypothetical syllogism

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This argument is an example of a hypothetical syllogism because it follows the structure: If P then Q, P, therefore Q. It starts with a conditional statement (If I want to improve my thinking skills, I better study critical thinking), affirms the antecedent (I do want to improve my thinking skills), and concludes with the consequent (therefore, I better study critical thinking).

The Argument "If I Want to Improve My Thinking Skills