Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT4 S4 Q12 Explanation

The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten

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Stimulus

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. We know this from the fierce loyalty shown to documented in reports written during Akhenaten’s reign.

What this question is testing

Flaw

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.

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The question
12.

A questionable technique used in the argument

Answer choices

  1. Trap1% picked this

    Introduce information that actually contradicts the

  2. Trap10% picked this

    Rely on evidence that in principle would be impossible

  3. Correct87% picked this

    Make a generalization based on a sample that is likely to

    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.

  4. Trap0% picked this

    Depend on the ambiguity of the

  5. Trap2% picked this

    Apply present-day standards in an inappropriate way to

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