Which of these arguments correctly applies the technique of deductive reasoning?
A. All mammals have three middle ear bones. Dogs are mammals, so dogs have three middle ear bones.
B. Stricter gun regulation has reduced crime in other countries, so it would have the same effect in the United States.
C. I have met four Europeans who speak multiple languages, so all Europeans speak multiple languages.
D. There are probably other planets in the universe with life. This opinion is supported by physicist Stephen Hawking.
Answer: A
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