Logical Reasoning

PT1 · S3 · Q4 The theory of military deterrence

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The theory of military deterrence was based on a simple psychological truth, that fear of retaliation makes a would-be aggressor nation hesitate before attacking and is often sufficient to deter it altogether from attacking.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

4.

If the statements above are true, which one of the following can be properly inferred?

  1. A would-be aggressor nation can

    Trap

    15% picked this

  2. A nation will not attack

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. One nation’s failing to attack

    Trap

    21% picked this

  4. Correct

    It is in the interests

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

    Skill tested: Must be True · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    51% picked this

  5. Maintaining maximum deterrence from aggression

    Trap

    10% picked this

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