Logical reasoning PrepTest 116 · Section 3 · Question 26

Incorrect. There's no ranking" of these two types of tension. In fact, in having an example of allies putting aside economic considerations during the Cold War, one could argue that the situation conforms to military competition trumping economic competition.

Incorrect. The stimulus discusses economic negotiations that could lead to tensions, suggesting that any economic goals aren't necessarily shared.

Incorrect. The stimulus notes that the economic issues could raise tensions that were previously overlooked, not resolved. In stating that agreement on these issues was reached, this answer doesn't align with the stimulus.

Incorrect. While it seems as if economic disagreements were overlooked during the Cold War, that doesn't mean that economic matters as a whole were considered unimportant. They were less important, but that's not the same thing.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Strengthen (Principle)

Stimulus Summary:
After the Cold War, allies had to be careful not to bring up overlooked tensions, making these relationships more difficult.

Answer Anticipation:
This Strengthen (Principle) question is asking us to find an answer that explains the situation raised in the stimulus.

There, it discusses the post—Cold War world. Allies needed to negotiate over the economy, but they had to be careful that overlooked issues didn't cause problems. This made the relationships more difficult.

It's unclear what aspect of this will be highlighted in the correct answer, so let's head to the choices with our understanding and rule out ones that don't line up with the details.

Answer Explanation:
This answer reflects the stimulus. Allies during the Cold War would have a common enemy, and this focus on the common enemy allowed them to overlook[]" the economic tensions that were then back on the table in the aftermath.

Key Takeaway:
Strengthen (Principle) questions frequently come down to the small details. Make sure the answer you select matches up with the details as presented!