Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT128 S2 Q23 Explanation

Some people believe there is

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Stimulus

Some people believe there is intelligent life somewhere in the universe besides Earth. But no one who believes that could also believe all planets other than Earth are devoid of life. Thus, some people than Earth are devoid of life.

What this question is testing

Parallel

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
23.

The reasoning in which one of the following is most similar to the reasoning in

Answer choices

  1. Trap2% picked this

    Some people believe computers are capable of thought. Since no one who does not believe computer chess programs sometimes beat human chess masters believes

  2. Trap6% picked this

    Some cat owners believe cats are incapable of feeling guilty. Since one could think that an animal is capable of feeling guilty only if

  3. Correct83% picked this

    Some dog owners believe their dogs are emotionally attached to them. Since no one could believe that and also believe dogs are incapable of

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

  4. Trap8% picked this

    Some people believe humans will someday colonize other planets. Since anyone who believes that probably also believes overpopulation of Earth is not a problem,

  5. Trap1% picked this

    Some people believe there is life on planets other than Earth. Since anyone who believes that must also believe other planets have atmospheres that

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