Point at IssueDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Cox thinks the government didn't have a good enough reason to pull a skin cream off the shelves. Crockett thinks the reason they gave—that it causes blemishes—is actually a perfectly good reason.
Reasoning: Cox argues the council lacked sufficient justification for the recall, while Crockett argues the justification provided (blemishes) was a legitimate and sufficient health concern.
Analysis: The disagreement here centers on the adequacy of the council's stated reason for the recall. Cox claims the justification was insufficient, whereas Crockett explicitly disagrees, defending the council's choice to cite blemishes as a legitimate health concern. To find the correct answer, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test: Cox would say 'No' to the idea that blemishes are a sufficient reason for recall, while Crockett would say 'Yes.' Note that while Crockett mentions inflammation, the core of their debate is whether the *officially cited* reason (blemishes) was enough.
Reasoning: Cox argues the council lacked sufficient justification for the recall, while Crockett argues the justification provided (blemishes) was a legitimate and sufficient health concern.
Analysis: The disagreement here centers on the adequacy of the council's stated reason for the recall. Cox claims the justification was insufficient, whereas Crockett explicitly disagrees, defending the council's choice to cite blemishes as a legitimate health concern. To find the correct answer, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test: Cox would say 'No' to the idea that blemishes are a sufficient reason for recall, while Crockett would say 'Yes.' Note that while Crockett mentions inflammation, the core of their debate is whether the *officially cited* reason (blemishes) was enough.
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Unlock Full Passage1.Cox and Crockett disagree over whether
Correct Answer
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D captures the exact dispute: whether the council’s stated reason (blemishes) was adequate. Cox says no; Crockett says yes.
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