18 Questions
What should be attacked in order to weaken an argument's conclusion?
Assumptions
Which of the following is a common flaw that can be used to weaken an argument?
Relying on incomplete information
In weakening an argument, what does attacking the assumptions aim to accomplish?
Undermine the argument's reasoning
Which scenario can weaken an argument by introducing new possibilities or information?
Incorporating all possibilities
What mistake in reasoning can weaken an argument by comparing essentially different items?
Proper comparison
When attempting to weaken an argument, what should you focus on rather than the premises?
Conclusions
What is the key focus of Weaken questions?
Identifying and undermining the author's reasoning
In Weaken questions, why is it important to focus on the conclusion?
Correct answers typically impact the conclusion
What must you do to successfully weaken an argument?
Identify, isolate, and assess the premises and conclusion
Why is it essential to understand the structure of the argument in Weaken questions?
To attack the author's position effectively
What should you be cautious of when 'the only' appears in an argument?
It modifies the necessary condition
What statement best reflects a key strategy for approaching Weaken questions?
Considering a range of possible answers actively
Which of the following incorrect answer traps involves presenting information that relates perfectly to the argument, but in the wrong manner?
Opposite Answers
In weaken questions, which type of answer trap usually attacks a conclusion that is similar to but slightly different from the one presented in the stimulus?
Shell Game Answers
To weaken a conditional conclusion, one should attack which of the following conditions?
Necessary condition
What type of reasoning is typically used in a Weaken question when there is conditional reasoning in the stimulus?
Causal reasoning
Which incorrect answer trap often raises issues that are either not related to the argument or tangential to it?
Out of Scope Answers
When introducing a necessary condition to weaken an argument, one should demonstrate that the sufficient condition can occur without the __________.
Necessary condition
Test your knowledge on logical reasoning by identifying scenarios where an author's conclusion is broader than the premises support. Learn to recognize and avoid incorrect answer traps such as opposite answers and shell game answers.
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