Logical Reasoning

PT8 · S4 · Q7 Derek: We must exploit available

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Derek: We must exploit available resources in developing effective anticancer drugs such as the one made from mature Pacific yew trees.

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.

7.

Lola’s position most closely conforms to which one of the following principles?

  1. Unless people’s well-being is threatened,

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. Medical researchers should work with

    Trap

    0% picked this

  3. Environmental concerns should play a

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Only medical breakthroughs that could

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. Correct

    Avoiding actions that threaten an

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    92% picked this

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