Logical reasoning PrepTest 155 · Section 2 · Question 14

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Must Be True

Stimulus Summary:
A study was done. Med students were asked one week a leading question about a specific disease that was different for each of them, and the next week they were asked an open-ended question. The second week, they focused on the disease they were asked about from the first week first.

Answer Anticipation:
This stimulus has a lot of facts in it, so it's more important to have a solid understanding of the situation and be willing to head back to the stimulus to check answers rather than have a strong anticipation.

Answer Explanation:
This answer is strong ("none"), but heading back to the stimulus, it's supported. Each student was asked about a different condition week one, so, since the stimulus says each student started with what they heard the week before, each one would start with a different condition.

Key Takeaway:
Sometimes, it's more important to have a solid understanding of the stimulus and be willing to go back to check answers rather than have a strong anticipation. Don't skip the step of trying to anticipate, but don't be afraid to move on if nothing comes to mind.

Incorrect. This is a tempting answer! However, more than one could have known what condition was most likely, while still ordering a different test. Maybe certain tests are quicker or less painful, leading them to suggest a test for a less likely condition.

Incorrect. There's nothing in the stimulus to suggest whether or not the physicians from each week had any knowledge of the overall plan for the study, so this answer is out of scope.

Incorrect. There's no indication that any student was asked about the condition that actually applied, so this answer is too strong in saying that one was correct.

Incorrect. The knowledge of the medical students isn't mentioned, so we can't infer this answer.