Logical Reasoning

PT133 · S3 · Q10 Editorial: Many critics of consumerism

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Editorial: Many critics of consumerism insist that advertising persuades people that they need certain consumer goods when they merely desire them.

Opposing Point

Many critics of consumerism insist that advertising persuades people that they need certain consumer goods when they merely desire them.

Evidence

In life, it is often impossible to determine whether something is merely desirable or whether it is essential to one’s happiness.

Conclusion

This accusation rests on a fuzzy distinction, that between wants and needs.

10.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion drawn in the editorial's argument?

  1. Correct

    The claim that advertising persuades

    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.

    88% picked this

  2. Many critics of consumerism insist

    Unsupported

    While critics of consumerism insist that advertising persuades people that they need certain consumer goods, it does not attempt to blur people’s ability to distinguish between wants and needs.

    5% picked this

  3. There is nothing wrong with

    Unsupported

    This point is not made in the argument.

    0% picked this

  4. Many critics of consumerism fail

    Unsupported

    This point is not made in the argument.

    2% picked this

  5. Critics of consumerism often use

    Too Strong

    The main point of the argument is that critics used a fuzzy distinction to support their claim in this case. However, that does not mean that critics of consumerism often use fuzzy distinctions.

    4% picked this

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