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For Mindscapes 19-22, say whether or not each is an example of post hoc, ergo, propter hoc. Explain your reasoning.
Lucky charms. I was doing lousy on the soccer field. Then my girlfriend gave me a necklace to wear. Ever since then, I’ve blocked every shot to our goal. That necklace brought me good luck-if I keep wearing it, we’ll keep winning.
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