If both premises use the qualifier "no",then people are likely to say that a conclusion with the qualifier "no" is valid.This tendency is known as the ______________.

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The atmosphere effect occurs when the conclusion of a logical argument is influenced by the presence of similar logical quantifiers (e.g., "all", "some", "no") in the premises, leading individuals to erroneously consider a conclusion valid based on the similarity in language, rather than its logical content. In this case, the use of "no" in both premises leading to a conclusion also containing "no" exemplifies the atmosphere effect.

If Both Premises Use the Qualifier "No",then People Are Likely