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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 it 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 premiums for property owners near popular diving spots have increased significantly due to the risk of 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) Some cliff divers have trespassed onto 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 taking risks with their own lives and not harming others. To weaken this conclusion, we need to present evidence that suggests cliff diving does pose risks to others or creates societal issues. Options (B), (C), (D), and (E) all provide evidence that cliff diving can…
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StuthiMar 30, 2025
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JeanMar 18, 2024
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JovinaFeb 24, 2024
thanks for posting
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