Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT122 S1 Q6 Explanation

Patti: Most parents are eager

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

Patti: Most parents are eager for their preschoolers to learn as much as possible. However, instead of providing general opportunities for their children to learn, parents often direct their children’s learning to their own personal concerns. Because children have a natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge, they learn an enormous amount simply of directed learning is unlikely to improve a child’s preschool education.

What this question is testing

Necessary Assumption

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

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The question
6.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which Patti’s

Answer choices

  1. Trap3% picked this

    Parents who use the type of directed learning in question have been exposed to misguided

  2. Trap4% picked this

    Children will have difficulty adapting to the world without the unique help and guidance

  3. Trap6% picked this

    The type of directed learning in question is likely to enhance the general opportunities for

  4. Correct82% picked this

    The type of directed learning in question is not a necessary part of the process of growing and

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

  5. Trap5% picked this

    General opportunities to learn are not typical of the early years

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