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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A research project on toddler care indicated that the level of interaction toddlers have influences their naptime. At twelve months old, toddlers in the study with a less interactive daily schedule napped an average of one and a half hours more each day than those with a more interactive schedule. Given that naptime is crucial for a child's growth, caregivers might consider minimizing the level of interaction their toddlers experience. Which one of the following statements, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
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A. Toddlers with less interactive routines often engage in more physical play during the day.
B
B. Toddlers who have more interactive schedules tend to sleep longer at night.
C. Research indicated no link between interaction levels and naptime for children older than two years.
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D. The toddlers with less interactive routines showed better emotional regulation.
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E. Interaction helps toddlers develop social skills effectively.
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The argument suggests that reducing interaction will lead to longer naptimes for toddlers, which is based on the observation that less interactive toddlers napped more. However, if it is true that 'Research indicated no link between interaction levels and naptime for children older than two years,' this…
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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.
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555-605
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CR