Causal Argument

Question 1

Sufficient cause

Answer 1

Enough for something to occur on its own

Question 2

Necessary cause

Answer 2

Required for something to occur (but in combination with other factors)

Question 3

Precipitating cause

Answer 3

brings on a change

Question 4

Proximate cause

Answer 4

Immediately present or visible cause of action

Question 5

Remote cause

Answer 5

Indirect or underlying explanation for action

Question 6

Reciprocal cause

Answer 6

One factor leads to a second, which reinforces the first, creating a cycle