Asawin and His Friends Went to a Show at the Student

Multiple Choice

Asawin and his friends went to a show at the student center where a mind reader was able to tell people from the audience things about themselves and what they were thinking. Afterward, none of Asawin's friends could explain how the man did this. Asawin said, "After seeing this demonstration, I am convinced that the man was mind reading." Is Asawin making a basic argument?

A) No, because his claim is based on an unsubstantiated, informal observation.
B) No, because he is offering an opinion without evidence to support it.
C) Yes, because he is drawing a conclusion based on his experience.
D) No, because his friends cannot explain how the man identified the thoughts of others.