Logical Reasoning

PT4 · S4 · Q12 The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten

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The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who had a profound effect during his lifetime on Egyptian art and religion, was well loved and highly respected by his subjects.

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.

12.

A questionable technique used in the argument is to

  1. Introduce information that actually contradicts

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Rely on evidence that in

    Trap

    8% picked this

  3. Correct

    Make a generalization based on

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    89% picked this

  4. Depend on the ambiguity of

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. Apply present-day standards in an

    Trap

    2% picked this

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