Logical Reasoning

PT122 · S2 · Q26 The obesity invariably associated with

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The obesity invariably associated with some high-fat diets is caused by an absence in these diets of certain nutrients that are necessary for an active metabolism, not by excessive caloric intake.

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.

26.

The questionable pattern of reasoning in the argument above is most similar to that in which one of the following?

  1. Electrical storms are strongly correlated

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. The impression that most viewers

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Correct

    The disorientation observed in airline

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    88% picked this

  4. Stock market crashes are due,

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. The preponderance of mathematics graduates

    Trap

    3% picked this

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