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 gamblers.

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

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Some non-gamblers deceive others more than some gamblers do.

The gamblers that the psychologist studied were often unsuccessful in their deceptions.

After becoming gamblers, individuals learn to deceive others to fund their gambling habits.

People who are likely to become gamblers exhibit unusual behavior patterns other than frequent deception.

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When they are in treatment, gamblers often use their ability to deceive others to gain sympathy.

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The psychologist's conclusion is that frequent deception leads to gambling behavior. To weaken this conclusion, we need evidence that suggests there are other behaviors or patterns that lead to gambling, rather than deception being the primary cause. Option D states that 'People who are…

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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.