To acquire a better understanding

Answer choices

1. A

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   The actions of humans and animals are believed to be motivated by similar instincts, but these instincts are

   Since actions are motivated by similar instincts (whether human or animal), there is some transferability. And since these are easier to discern in animals, it makes sense to use animals as research subjects.

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2. B

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   The law forbids certain experiments on humans but permits them

   This gives a reason why they would work with animals, rather than humans --- they're not allowed to work on humans.

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3. C

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   It is generally less expensive to perform experiments on animals than it is to perform

   This gives a reason why they would work with animals, rather than humans --- experiments on animals are cheaper.

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4. D

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   Proper understanding of human personality is thought to provide a model for better understanding the

   Why this is right

   This reverses the relationship given in the prompt. In the prompt, we were studying the personalities of animals in order to better understand human personalities. This is saying that studying the personality of humans provides a way to better understand the personality of animals. Is it common sense to say "if studying X helps you to understand Y, then studying Y will help you to understand X?" Not really. Studying math will help you to understand quantum physics, but studying quantum physics will not help you understand math. Studying the music of the Beatles will help you understand the music of Nirvana, but studying Nirvana won't help you understand the Beatles. Note that on EXCEPT questions, the correct answer (the one that is actually not helpful) often finds a way to parrot some of the keywords in the prompt so that it seems relevant or useful.

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

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5. E

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   Field observations of the behavior of young animals often inspire insightful hypotheses about

   This gives a connection between studying animals and attaining a better understanding of humans. First, come the observations of animals, then come the insightful hypotheses about human personality.

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