Logical Reasoning

PT1 · S4 · Q20 In order to advance her point

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Can any research be found to validate the contention that those who spend time plucking out their gray hairs have more negative attitudes toward the elderly than those who shrug their shoulders about their gray hairs?

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

20.

In order to advance her point of view, the author does all of the following except

  1. Dismiss an assertion as unfounded

    Trap

    8% picked this

  2. Appeal to reason

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Appeal to a general principle

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    Discredit a common stereotype about

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    80% picked this

  5. Make a distinction about attitudes

    Trap

    6% picked this

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