Logical Reasoning

PT130 · S4 · Q3 The reason music

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The reason music with a simple recurring rhythm exerts a strong primordial appeal is that it reminds us of the womb environment.

Premise

The first sound heard within the womb is the comforting sound of the mother’s regular heartbeat.

Intermediate Conclusion (so)

In taking away from us the warmth and security of the womb, birth also takes away a primal and constant source of comfort.

Intermediate Conclusion (thus)

It is extremely natural that in seeking sensations of warmth and security throughout life, people would be strongly drawn toward simple recurring rhythmic sounds.

Main Conclusion

The reason music with a simple recurring rhythm exerts a strong primordial appeal is that it reminds us of the womb environment.

3.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion drawn in the reasoning above?

  1. Correct

    The explanation of the strong

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

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

    82% picked this

  2. The comforting sound of the

    Premise

    This is a premise that supports the argument’s main point.

    1% picked this

  3. Birth deprives us of a

    Intermediate Conclusion

    This is an intermediate conclusion that is supported by a premise and that also supports another intermediate conclusion.

    2% picked this

  4. People seek sensations of warmth

    Assumption

    This assumption underlies the argument between the premise and an intermediate conclusion.

    14% picked this

  5. The comforting sound of the

    Assumption

    This assumption underlies the argument between the premise and an intermediate conclusion.

    1% picked this

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