Logical Reasoning

PT141 · S4 · Q4 Psychologist: Some have argued

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Psychologist: Some have argued that Freudian psychotherapy is the most effective kind because it is so difficult and time consuming.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

4.

The reasoning technique employed by the psychologist is that of attempting to undermine an argument by

  1. introducing a principle that contradicts

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. questioning the truth of its

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Correct

    presenting an analogous argument whose

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    87% picked this

  4. claiming that the argument is

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. suggesting that a supposed cause

    Trap

    2% picked this

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