Logical Reasoning

PT144 · S4 · Q15 Armstrong: For the treatment of

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Armstrong: For the treatment of a particular disease, Dr. Sullivan argues for using nutritional supplements rather than the pharmaceuticals that most doctors prescribe.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

15.

Armstrong's argument is flawed in that it

  1. relies on two different meanings

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  2. relies solely on an appeal

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  3. appeals to people's emotions regarding

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  4. Correct

    criticizes Dr. Sullivan's motives for

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    94% picked this

  5. fails to justify its presumption

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