- Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:51 pm
#108139
Hey Lawdream,
Answer choice (E) is describing circular reasoning. You are correct in that the wording of circular reasoning sometimes seems like a trap because it is so generic or broad sounding - I really recommend reviewing circular reasoning and the ways the test describes these answer choices so that you don't get tricked in the future.
That being said, answer choice (E) is wrong because this passage doesn't contain circular reasoning. You can tell because you identified a premise that is different than the conclusion, whereas with circular reasoning your premise and conclusion will be the exact same thing.
An example would be: I know I am right about this answer choice because I am right about this answer choice. My conclusion is that I am right about the answer and my premise/justification is because I am right.
In comparison, this stimulus has a conclusion (the critics are wrong to say the devices are dangerous) different than the premesis ('our' devices are easier to use and people who are going to use devices will do so anyway, so really our devices are safer).
Hope that helps!
Answer choice (E) is describing circular reasoning. You are correct in that the wording of circular reasoning sometimes seems like a trap because it is so generic or broad sounding - I really recommend reviewing circular reasoning and the ways the test describes these answer choices so that you don't get tricked in the future.
That being said, answer choice (E) is wrong because this passage doesn't contain circular reasoning. You can tell because you identified a premise that is different than the conclusion, whereas with circular reasoning your premise and conclusion will be the exact same thing.
An example would be: I know I am right about this answer choice because I am right about this answer choice. My conclusion is that I am right about the answer and my premise/justification is because I am right.
In comparison, this stimulus has a conclusion (the critics are wrong to say the devices are dangerous) different than the premesis ('our' devices are easier to use and people who are going to use devices will do so anyway, so really our devices are safer).
Hope that helps!