Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S4 · Q16 The public is aware of the possibility

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The public is aware of the possibility of biases in the mass media and distrusts the media as too powerful.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

16.

If the view above is correct, it provides a reason for accepting which one of the following conclusions?

  1. Correct

    If there is a pervasive

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    74% picked this

  2. The mass media tailor their

    Trap

    2% picked this

  3. The biases that news media

    Trap

    6% picked this

  4. News reporters and their public

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. When a news event occurs

    Trap

    13% picked this

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