Logical Reasoning

PT4 · S4 · Q18 Zeida: Dr. Ladlow, a research psychologist

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Zeida: Dr. Ladlow, a research psychologist, has convincingly demonstrated that his theory about the determinants of rat behavior generates consistently accurate predictions about how rats will perform in a maze.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

18.

Anson bases his conclusion about Dr. Ladlow on which one of the following?

  1. An attack on Dr. Ladlow’s

    Trap

    16% picked this

  2. Correct

    The application of a general

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    78% picked this

  3. The use of an ambiguous

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. The discrediting of facts

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. The rejection of a theoretical

    Trap

    3% picked this

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