Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT103 S2 Q2 Explanation

Once a child’s imagination becomes

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Stimulus

Once a child’s imagination becomes developed, a host of imaginary creatures may torment the child. But this newly developed cognitive capacity may also be used to render these creatures harmless. For instance, a child’s new toy powerful enough to ward off any imaginary threats.

What this question is testing

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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.

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The question
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The type of situation described above most closely conforms to which one of

Answer choices

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    Some newly developed capacities only give rise

  2. Correct98% picked this

    Sometimes the cause of a problem may also provide

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

  3. Trap1% picked this

    Children are not able to distinguish between real and

  4. Trap1% picked this

    The most effective way for children to address their fears is

  5. Trap1% picked this

    Most problems associated with child-rearing can be solved with a

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