PrepTest 134 Section 1

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Explanations for every question, find them by number or text.

1. Q1:
   Sometimes it is advisable for a medical patient to seek…Identify the Conclusion

   There are many reasons why getting a second doctor's opinion can be awkward.

2. Q2:
   There are 70 to 100 Florida panthers alive today…Must Be True

   Florida panthers need a larger habitat for their population to grow.

3. Q3:
   Political scientist: Efforts to create a more…Method of Reasoning

   We can create a society that is both diverse and equal.

4. Q4:
   Physician: In an experiment, 50 patients with chronic…Weaken

   Magnetic fields can reduce back pain.

5. Q5:
   Kennel club members who frequently discipline their…Flawed Reasoning

   Discipline makes dogs behave badly.

6. Q6:
   The number of tornadoes recorded annually in North…Paradox

   We spot more tornados, but weather scientists say that no more tornados are forming.

7. Q7:
   Recently, a report commissioned by a confectioners…Flawed Reasoning

   The vast majority of foods will eventually be reported to be good for you.

8. Q8:
   According to the "bottom-up" theory of how ecosystems…Weaken

   Removing predators won't hurt an ecosystem.

9. Q9:
   If a child is to develop healthy bones, the child's…Flawed Parallel Reasoning

   If a kid has unhealthy bones, it's because they didn't eat enough calcium. (~~HB~~ ➞ ~~C~~)

10. Q10:
    History provides many examples of technological innovations…Weaken

    Inertia is more important than our desire comfort or safety.

11. Q11:
    In considering the fact that many people believe that…Sufficient Assumption

    Flattery didn't cause the promotions.

12. Q12:
    The government is being urged to prevent organizations…Principle – Strengthen

    We shouldn't censor groups that argue it's good to eat raw meat.

13. Q13:
    Medical researcher: Scientists compared a large group…Weaken

    Stretching doesn't help joggers prevent injuries.

14. Q14:
    Superconductor development will enable energy to be…Role in Argument

    Superconductors will increase industrial productivity.

15. Q15:
    The French novelist Colette (1873-1954) has been…Necessary Assumption

    Colette wasn't indifferent to moral questions.

16. Q16:
    The view that every person is concerned exclusively…Flawed Reasoning

    The social theorists in question think that trying to achieve democracy is useless.

17. Q17:
    Archaeologist: The mosaics that were removed from…Strengthen

    We should have left the mosaics in the archaeological site that was going to be flooded.

18. Q18:
    Traffic engineers have increased the capacity of the…Must Be True

    Financial Predicament Resolved ➞ traffic flow increased ➞ computer modeling investment. (F ➞ T ➞ CM)

19. Q19:
    Court analyst: Courts should not allow the use of DNA…Flawed Reasoning

    Courts *shouldn't* allow DNA evidence.

20. Q20:
    Members of the VideoKing Frequent Viewers club…Must Be True

    Member + more than ten ➞ coupon only at your local store.

21. Q21:
    Game show winners choosing between two equally…Parallel Reasoning

    Ed will choose the expensive prize

22. Q22:
    Microbiologist: Because heavy metals are normally concentrated…Strengthen

    Heavy metals in sludge make bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

23. Q23:
    Ethicist: Marital vows often contain the promise to…Sufficient Assumption

    Love doesn't mean "feelings" when used in marital vows.

24. Q24:
    Principle: If a food product contains ingredients…Principle — Flawed Reasoning

    We don't need to label this food as containing genetically engineered ingredients.

25. Q25:
    Editorial: The town would not need to spend as much as…Role in Argument

    The voluntary recycling system is better.