A person’s personality is linked

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct90% picked this

   The way historians understand the First World War is related to what happened in that war. But what actually happened in that war cannot

   Why this is right

   This looks dreamy. We can match it, ingredient for ingredient. Premise 1 - X is linked to Y. Historians' understanding of WWI is linked to actual events of WWI. Premise 2 - Y doesn't change over time. Actual events of WWI cannot change. Conclusion - X doesn't change over time Historians' understanding of WWI cannot change.

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

   90%
2. B

   Bad Evidence / Conclusion Match2% picked this

   Market forces are to some degree influenced by governmental actions. Hence, a change in the government’s policies could result in

   First of all, this only has one premise. That's enough to disqualify. The original argument had two premises. Secondly, this conclusion's strength of language is totally different: X could result in a change (choice A) vs. X remains unchanged over time (original)

   2%
3. C

   Bad Evidence / Conclusion Match1% picked this

   It is well known that some diseases have genetic causes. Therefore, it should be possible to prevent such diseases by manipulating

   First of all, this only has one premise. That's enough to disqualify. The original argument had two premises. Secondly, this conclusion's strength of language is totally different: X should be possible by doing Y vs. X remains unchanged over time (original)

   1%
4. D

   Bad Evidence / Conclusion Match2% picked this

   Getting regular exercise over a long period contributes to the prevention of heart disease. Therefore, getting regular exercise over a short period contributes slightly

   First of all, this only has one premise. That's enough to disqualify. The original argument had two premises. Secondly, this conclusion's type of claim is totally different: X contributes slightly to Y vs. X remains unchanged over time (original)

   2%
5. E

   Bad Evidence / Conclusion Match5% picked this

   The levels of certain hormones control body temperature. Therefore, if one has a high fever, the levels of one’s hormones

   First of all, this only has one premise. That's enough to disqualify. The original argument had two premises. Secondly, this conclusion's type of claim is totally different: If X is high, then Y is high as well vs. X remains unchanged over time (original)

   5%