Principle ApplicationDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: For a gift to be considered generous, it must be meant for the receiver and be better than what's normally expected. It's considered selfish if the giver gets something out of it or if the gift is cheaper than what's usual.
Reasoning: A gift is generous only if it is intended to benefit the recipient and exceeds customary value; it is selfish if it is intended to benefit the giver or is less than customary value.
Analysis: This stimulus provides a set of conditional rules for categorizing gifts. To be 'generous,' a gift must meet two necessary conditions: the right intent AND high value. If either is missing, the gift is 'not generous.' Conversely, the 'selfish' label is applied if either of two conditions is met: benefit to the giver OR low value. When evaluating the options, carefully check if the scenario satisfies both requirements for generosity or at least one requirement for selfishness. Be wary of 'not selfish' or 'generous' labels that don't meet every specific criteria mentioned.
Reasoning: A gift is generous only if it is intended to benefit the recipient and exceeds customary value; it is selfish if it is intended to benefit the giver or is less than customary value.
Analysis: This stimulus provides a set of conditional rules for categorizing gifts. To be 'generous,' a gift must meet two necessary conditions: the right intent AND high value. If either is missing, the gift is 'not generous.' Conversely, the 'selfish' label is applied if either of two conditions is met: benefit to the giver OR low value. When evaluating the options, carefully check if the scenario satisfies both requirements for generosity or at least one requirement for selfishness. Be wary of 'not selfish' or 'generous' labels that don't meet every specific criteria mentioned.
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Unlock Full Passage11.Which one of the following judgments most closely conforms to the principle above?
Correct Answer
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Because the gift is exactly what is customary, it is not “worth more than what is expected or customary,” so it fails a necessary condition for generosity. Therefore, it is not generous, matching the principle.
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