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Logical Reasoning

MCQ - 158-8110

Question:

Results of recent studies conducted on three breeds of laboratory rats indicate that overfeeding leads to a diminished capacity in locomotive activity as well as a decrease in specific mating behaviors. One can therefore conclude that when human beings overeat, they not only will feel lethargic but also will demonstrate less inclination toward the opposite sex.

Which of the following is an unstated assumption necessary to the passage above?

Rats normally have overactive sex lives ,and it requires a change in environment to affect their drive.
Conclusions about human behavior can be derived from studies observing rat behavior.
It is neither immoral nor irresponsible to do experiments that may potentially harm laboratory animals.
Conclusions about human behavior can be derived from studies observing rat behavior.
All other species of rats will demonstrate by the laboratory rats.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

For the author to make conclusion about human behavior based upon observations of rat behavior, the author must assume that conclusions about human behavior can be based upon what is learned from rat behavior. None of the other choices is an essential assumption for the author’s argument.

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