Introduction to Cognitive Science
A LOGICAL ILLUSION - part 2
Consider the following statements about a hand of cards:
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If there is a Jack in the hand, then there is a King in the hand, or
else if there's no Jack in the hand, then there is a King in the hand.
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There is a Jack in the hand.
What follows?
Did you think that there must be a King in the hand?
Why?
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answer...
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