I did not use my phone, laptop or other device during class unless it was related to the class's activities.

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The question presents a statement about behavior in class: 'I did not use my phone, laptop or other device during class unless it was related to the class's activities.'

Since the provided data shows answer_options as an empty list, there are no answer choices to evaluate or compare. This means we cannot perform option-by-option analysis as requested, because the material to judge against is missing.

The given answer is 'yes.' In a typical true/false framing, selecting 'yes' would indicate agreement with the statement, i.e., the person did not use devices unless it was related to class activities. To reason about whether 'yes' is correct, one would weigh whether their behavior aligns with the policy or claim stated. If the claim is that the person followed the rule (no non-class-related device usage), then 'yes' would be true for a compliant observer; if the claim is about actual behavior, 'yes' would depend on whether any non-class-related device usage occurred.

Without answer options, we cannot identify alternative interpretations such as 'no' (indicating there were times when devices were used not related to class) or nuanced qualifiers (e.g., only during breaks, or occasionally allowed with instructor permission).

In situations like this, it’s important to verify whether the question is intended as a binary true/false item, a self-report, or a policy compliance check. The absence of answer choices makes it ambiguous what the grader expects beyond the supplied 'yes' answer. If the goal is to assess understanding of classroom device-use policies, one would typically expect options that contrast compliant versus non-compliant behaviors and possibly provide scenarios to judge.

If you intended to present a standard multiple-choice item, include at least two or more distinct options (for example: A) Yes, B) No, C) Only during breaks, D) Only with permission) so that each option can be evaluated for correctness and reasoning can be clearly shown for each.

PHIL 220-001 Thurs 5/1 Attendance and Participation (Allen)

I did not use my phone, laptop or other device during class unless it was related to the class's activities.

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