A psychologist studying compulsive gamblers found that, on average, they tend to deceive others significantly more than non-gamblers do. The psychologist concluded that individuals who frequently deceive others are likely to become compulsive gamblers.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the psychologist’s conclusion?

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(A) After becoming compulsive gamblers, they often learn to deceive others to fund their gambling habits.

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(B) When in rehabilitation, compulsive gamblers frequently use their deception skills to gain sympathy and support.

(D) Individuals who are likely to become compulsive gamblers show other unusual behaviors besides frequent deception.

(E) The gamblers that the psychologist studied were often unsuccessful in their attempts to deceive others.

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The psychologist's conclusion suggests that frequent deception leads to compulsive gambling. However, option (A) states that after becoming compulsive gamblers, they learn to deceive others to fund their habits. This implies that the deception is a result of their gambling addiction rather than…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.