Logical reasoning PrepTest 150 · Section 2 · Question 18

Question prompt

Some people prefer to Remaining source text redacted.
Why the credited answer is right

Credited answer: B

The notes below walk through why it fits the stem and how to eliminate the rest.

Question Type

Argument Completion Questions

Answer choices

  1. A
    they will sometimes withhold Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice A is not credited
    Incorrect. The former group is the group that didn't want to face harsh truths, so they would generally be the ones withholding comment. Additionally, neither group, following the golden rule, would do something they would otherwise not do.
  2. B
    they will sometimes treat Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice B matches the stem
    Correct. Argument or Facts:
    Facts

    Question Type:
    Argument Completion

    Stimulus Summary:
    Some people like avoiding harsh truths and resent those who are honest with them. Others resent lies and resent those who withhold harsh truths. Therefore, if the white liars apply the golden rule to the harsh truth group . . .

    Answer Anticipation:
    These two groups are diametrically opposed—they believe in mutually exclusive behaviors. If they get together, it's not going to be pretty. The correct answer will reflect that they won't get along.

    Answer Explanation:
    Since the two groups have opposing preferences, either group applying the golden rule to the other group will result in hurt feelings. This is the correct answer.

    Key Takeaway:
    Be careful when reading an argument that relies on words that refer to prior ideas, such as former and latter. Be sure you're clear on what they're referring to!
  3. C
    those in the latter Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice C is not credited
    Incorrect. There's no indication that the other group is motivated by any particular desire, so this answer choice is out of scope.
  4. D
    those in the latter Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice D is not credited
    Incorrect. The latter group is painfully honest, so it's unlikely they'd withhold these unpleasant truths.
  5. E
    the result will meet Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice E is not credited
    Incorrect. With opposing desires, no one is going to be happy here. Opposites . . . don't attract in this case.

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Answer choice distribution

  1. A 10%
  2. B Credited 78%
  3. C 4%
  4. D 6%
  5. E 2%

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