Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S2 · Q15 When a group of children who have

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When a group of children who have been watching television programs that include acts of violence is sent to play with a group of children who have been watching programs that do not include acts of violence, the children who have been watching violent programs commit a much greater number of violent acts in their play than do the children who have been watching nonviolent programs.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

15.

The argument in the passage assumes which one of the following?

  1. Television has a harmful effect

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. Parents are responsible for the

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Violent actions and passive observation

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    There are no other differences

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    89% picked this

  5. Children who are treated violently

    Trap

    2% picked this

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