Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S2 · Q14 Pamela: Physicians training for

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Pamela: Physicians training for a medical specialty serve as resident staff physicians in hospitals.

Your task

Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion less likely to be true.

Common trap

Answers that look negative but attack a claim the argument never relied on.

Winning move

Find the assumption the argument depends on, then pick the choice that undermines it.

14.

Which one of the following, if true, is the most effective counter Pamela might make to Quincy’s argument?

  1. The basic responsibilities of resident

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Correct

    Because medical reimbursement policies now

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    69% picked this

  3. It is important that emergency-room

    Trap

    5% picked this

  4. The load of work on

    Trap

    17% picked this

  5. The training of physicians should

    Trap

    8% picked this

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