Negative-Conditioning

Definition

Used when: the source argument describes a condition that, if not met, will lead to the consequent situation described by the target argument.

Examples

(1) A: It will slip off the wheel
(2) A: If you do not avoid the slack
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(2) -- Negative-Conditioning --> (1)

If you do not (avoid the slack), the consequence will be that it will slip off the wheel.

(55) Teacher: For this there's really no right or wrong
(56) Teacher: unless you're not doing anything.
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(56) -- Negative-Conditioning --> (55)

If you are not (not doing anything), then there is no right or wrong.