Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT119 S3 Q2 Explanation

Benson: In order to maintain

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Stimulus

Benson: In order to maintain the quality of life in our city, we need to restrict growth. That is new zoning regulations.

Willett: I had heard such arguments ten years ago, and again five years ago. Each time the city council was justified in deciding not to restrict growth. Since there is nothing growth, I oppose the regulations.

What this question is testing

Flaw

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

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The question
2.

Which one of the following most accurately describes a way in which Willett’s

Answer choices

  1. Trap4% picked this

    It presumes that growth is necessarily good without offering support for

  2. Trap0% picked this

    It is based on attacking Benson personally rather than responding to

  3. Correct88% picked this

    It ignores the possibility that new reasons for restricting growth have arisen in the

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

  4. Trap2% picked this

    It fails to take into account the variety of factors that contribute to the quality of

  5. Trap7% picked this

    It overlooks the possibility that the city council of ten years ago was poorly qualified to

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