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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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In several regions, cliff diving, an extreme sport where individuals leap off cliffs into water below, is prohibited. Supporters of the sport argue that participants are responsible for their own safety and should be permitted to engage in the activity in a free society, provided they do not endanger others. Consequently, these supporters assert that cliff diving should be legalized. Each of the following, if true, would weaken the conclusion drawn by the supporters of cliff diving EXCEPT:
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Correct answer marked below(A) Many cliff divers are highly skilled and have performed numerous dives without sustaining injuries.
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(B) The liability insurance costs for property owners near popular cliff diving spots have significantly increased due to potential lawsuits.
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(C) Local governments have had to allocate more resources to monitor cliff diving activities.
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(D) There have been instances where cliff divers have accidentally harmed people on the shore during their dives.
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(E) Cliff divers have been reported to trespass on private property to access diving locations, resulting in property damage.
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The conclusion drawn by the supporters of cliff diving is that it should be legalized because individuals are responsible for their own safety and do not harm others. To weaken this conclusion, we need to find statements that suggest cliff diving does pose risks to others or increases societal costs. Option (A) states that many cliff divers are highly skilled…
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ArnavApr 28, 2025
thank you for sharing
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MuditJan 4, 2025
got this wrong on my practice
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KOMALMay 1, 2025
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VasistJun 4, 2024
Great!
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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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR