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#27210
Complete Question Explanation
Parallel Flaw. The correct answer choice is (B)
The conclusion in this argument is extremely strong, and therein lies the flaw: just because a potentially harmful thing has so far not proven harmful (or is perhaps connected to a positive event) does not guarantee that no harm will ever come from it or that it should be completely ignored. To parallel this, the correct answer choice will display a potentially harmful situation, connect it to something positive, and then state that the questionable situation can be ignored in the future.
Answer choice (A): This answer never associates a potentially harmful thing with a benefit (or some other positive thing) in order to conclude that the harmful situation should be ignored.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. The sale’s manager’s behavior is described as potentially harmful (aggressive behavior leading to complaints), however the argument here suggests ignoring it because sales are increasing (the connection to a positive event).
Answer choice (C): This answer suggests a way to potentially extract some benefit from a potentially harmful behavior, but never says that the behavior should be ignored.
Answer choice (D): Again, a negative situation is not associated with a positive event in order to recommend ignoring the negative situation/behavior.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice merely states that consumer beliefs are incorrect concerning price increases. There is no recommendation to ignore a potentially harmful scenario or situation.
Parallel Flaw. The correct answer choice is (B)
The conclusion in this argument is extremely strong, and therein lies the flaw: just because a potentially harmful thing has so far not proven harmful (or is perhaps connected to a positive event) does not guarantee that no harm will ever come from it or that it should be completely ignored. To parallel this, the correct answer choice will display a potentially harmful situation, connect it to something positive, and then state that the questionable situation can be ignored in the future.
Answer choice (A): This answer never associates a potentially harmful thing with a benefit (or some other positive thing) in order to conclude that the harmful situation should be ignored.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. The sale’s manager’s behavior is described as potentially harmful (aggressive behavior leading to complaints), however the argument here suggests ignoring it because sales are increasing (the connection to a positive event).
Answer choice (C): This answer suggests a way to potentially extract some benefit from a potentially harmful behavior, but never says that the behavior should be ignored.
Answer choice (D): Again, a negative situation is not associated with a positive event in order to recommend ignoring the negative situation/behavior.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice merely states that consumer beliefs are incorrect concerning price increases. There is no recommendation to ignore a potentially harmful scenario or situation.