Proponents of nuclear power

Answer choices

1. A

   Wrong Premise2% picked this

   Many mountain climbers claim that their sport is safe because mishaps, though often fatal, are rare. However, mountain climbing is very risky: although the

   This argument asserts that the chances of a mishap are greater than it may seem. The original argument does not contest the likelihood of an accident but rather asserts that the consequences of a mishap outweigh the low chance of a mishap.

   2%
2. B

   Wrong Premise1% picked this

   Eating a serving of vegetables just once will not improve your health. It is nonetheless prudent to do so, for eating vegetables every day

   This argument asserts that it is not a single instance of eating vegetables that makes it worthwhile, but rather that the benefits are realized over the long run.

   1%
3. C

   Wrong Premise3% picked this

   Skydivers always use two parachutes: a main chute and an auxiliary one in case the main chute malfunctions. Thus, the risk of a fatal

   This argument rests on comparing the benefits with the costs and suggests that the benefits are not enough to warrant the risk. Minimizing the benefits is different than emphasizing the potential risk.

   3%
4. D

   Correct90% picked this

   The risk of serious injury when bungee jumping is quite low. Nonetheless, it is reckless to engage in that activity, for the injuries that

   Why this is right

   This argument parallels the reasoning in the stimulus by suggesting that the consequences of a bad outcome outweigh the fact that the chances of such an outcome are small.

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

   90%
5. E

   Wrong Premise5% picked this

   People complain about having to wear seat belts because they believe the chances of traffic accidents are slim. This is true; on any given

   This argument rests on a different premise than the argument in the stimulus. This minimizes the cost of compliance rather than emphasizing the potential risk.

   5%