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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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Scientist: Individuals diagnosed with specific anxiety disorders exhibit higher levels of alpha brain waves compared to those without such disorders. However, my findings indicate that alpha brain wave activity increases when people engage in social media. Therefore, excessive use of social media may heighten the risk of developing anxiety disorders. A questionable aspect of the reasoning above is that it
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Correct answer marked belowtakes a correlation to imply a causal connection
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infers that social media use is a result of an anxiety disorder
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fails to define the term 'alpha brain waves'
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uses the term 'anxiety disorders' ambiguously
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draws a conclusion from a biased sample of data
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The scientist's reasoning suggests that because there is a correlation between increased alpha brain waves and social media use, this implies that social media use causes an increase in anxiety disorders. This is a classic example of the…
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GarimaApr 23, 2025
greatt question!
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HuseynJan 25, 2025
taking my GMAT next month, this helps!
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NicoJan 21, 2025
cheers!
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
Type
CR