Logical Reasoning
PrepTest 117 Section 4
Find the question you’re working on. Explore the reasoning, understand each answer, and learn from your mistakes.
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Explanations for every question, find them by number or text.
- Q1:
- Q2:
Pacifist: It is immoral to do anything that causes …Principle – Justify
It's immoral to threaten to use force, even for self-defense.
- Q3:
Beginning in the 1950s, popular music was revolutionized …Most Strongly Supported
The electrification of music allowed musicians to increase the volume of their music.
- Q4:
Statistics indicating a sudden increase …Principle – Conform
We should be cautious about proposals for radical solutions when they are reactions to new stats.
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- Q6:
Doctors urge people to reduce their cholesterol levels …Role in Argument
You might need to make more dramatic dietary changes to reduce cholesterol, like becoming vegetarian.
- Q7:
Since empathy is essential for people to be willing …Necessary Assumption
Civilized society can't exist without empathy.
- Q8:
Insurgent political parties that are profoundly …Complete the Argument
- Q9:
Manager: When Sullivan was passed over for promotion …Flawed Reasoning
Sullivan wasn't passed over for the promotion because he's older than his competitors.
- Q10:
Council member P: Alarmists are those who see …Point at Issue
- Q11:
It is easy to see that the board of directors …Flawed Reasoning
The board is corrupt and should be replaced.
- Q12:
Coffee and tea contain methylxanthines …Most Strongly Supported
Coffee and tea contain methylxanthines.
- Q13:
Whether a machine performs its intended function …Principle
Artists tend to become anxious when their work is being evaluated, whereas engineers usually remain composed.
- Q14:
Scientists hypothesize that a particular type of fat …Strengthen
P-fat is required for the development of eyesight.
- Q15:
Artists have different ways of producing contours …Must Be True
Artists have different ways of producing contours and hatching.
- Q16:
Moralist: Immoral actions are those that harm …Necessary Assumption
People act immorally because they're unaware of some consequences of their actions, not because they have a character defect.
- Q17:
Climatologists believe they know why Earth …Strengthen – EXCEPT
Ice ages happen when fluctuations in Earth's orbit make Earth pass through dense cosmic dust clouds, which dims the Sun.
- Q18:
Philosopher: The rational pursuit of happiness …Must Be False
Rational pursuit of happiness (RP) and desires are different.
* RP requires considering long-term consequences.
* Most desires focus on the short-term.
* Some desires are compulsions.
* Ordinary desires produce at least momentary happiness when fulfilled. - Q19:
Political scientist: All governments worthy of respect …Flawed Parallel Reasoning
Any government that protects minorities allows dissent.
- Q20:
Advertisement: Each of the Economic Merit Prize winners …Flawed Reasoning
The Acme retirement plan is probably good for anyone whose needs are similar to the prize winners.
- Q21:
A small car offers less protection in an accident than …Parallel Reasoning
It's better to drive a small car than a big car.
- Q22:
Trainer: Research shows that when dogs are neutered …Flawed Reasoning
If you want to protect your dog from arthritis, you shouldn't neuter it until it's full-grown.
- Q23:
Political scientist: One of the most interesting dilemmas …Complete the Argument
- Q24:
Some people have maintained that private ownership …Role in Argument
In a technologically advanced society, making the means of production public property would threaten society's survival.
- Q25:
A certain medication that is frequently prescribed to …Paradox
The medication is generally effective at lowering cholesterol.
- Q26:
Political theorist: For all of its members to be strong …Sufficient Assumption
Not all EU members will be strong in foreign policy.
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