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Passage Summary: Most artists are creative, and all creative people are good at abstract thinking. Even though some artists aren't famous, the psychologist claims that some of those abstract thinkers definitely are famous.
Conclusion: At least some individuals who possess strong abstract reasoning skills are famous.
Reasoning: Most skilled artists are creative, and all creative people are good at abstract reasoning, even though not every skilled artist is famous.
Analysis: We can establish a solid link between artists and abstract reasoning: since most artists are creative and all creative people reason abstractly, we know some artists are abstract reasoners. However, the conclusion about 'fame' is currently a leap of faith because the premises only tell us that some artists are *not* famous. To guarantee the conclusion is true, we need a premise that forces an overlap between the artist/reasoner group and the famous group. Look for an answer that provides a sufficient link, such as 'all skilled artists are famous' or 'most skilled artists are famous.'
Conclusion: At least some individuals who possess strong abstract reasoning skills are famous.
Reasoning: Most skilled artists are creative, and all creative people are good at abstract reasoning, even though not every skilled artist is famous.
Analysis: We can establish a solid link between artists and abstract reasoning: since most artists are creative and all creative people reason abstractly, we know some artists are abstract reasoners. However, the conclusion about 'fame' is currently a leap of faith because the premises only tell us that some artists are *not* famous. To guarantee the conclusion is true, we need a premise that forces an overlap between the artist/reasoner group and the famous group. Look for an answer that provides a sufficient link, such as 'all skilled artists are famous' or 'most skilled artists are famous.'
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Unlock Full Passage21.The cognitive psychologist's conclusion follows logically if which one of the following is assumed?
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If most skilled artists are famous and, from the premises, most skilled artists are good at abstract reasoning, there must be at least some skilled artists who are both GAR and famous. That directly yields the conclusion that some GAR are famous.
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