WeakenDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: You don't need gloves in the winter because if you wear a warm enough sweater to keep your body core warm, your hands will stay warm too.
Conclusion: Gloves and mittens are never required to keep one's hands warm during the winter.
Reasoning: Adding layers like sweaters to keep vital organs warm will inherently keep the hands warm as well.
Analysis: The argument relies on a physiological assumption that core warmth is always sufficient to maintain extremity warmth, regardless of external conditions. To weaken this, we should look for a scenario where the body's internal heat isn't enough to protect the hands from the cold. It’s a bold claim that might save you money on accessories, but it ignores the harsh reality of how blood flow reacts to extreme temperatures. Look for an answer that highlights the limitations of this 'core-only' heating strategy, perhaps by noting that in extreme cold, the body sacrifices the hands to save the organs.
Conclusion: Gloves and mittens are never required to keep one's hands warm during the winter.
Reasoning: Adding layers like sweaters to keep vital organs warm will inherently keep the hands warm as well.
Analysis: The argument relies on a physiological assumption that core warmth is always sufficient to maintain extremity warmth, regardless of external conditions. To weaken this, we should look for a scenario where the body's internal heat isn't enough to protect the hands from the cold. It’s a bold claim that might save you money on accessories, but it ignores the harsh reality of how blood flow reacts to extreme temperatures. Look for an answer that highlights the limitations of this 'core-only' heating strategy, perhaps by noting that in extreme cold, the body sacrifices the hands to save the organs.
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Unlock Full Passage2.Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
Correct Answer
C
By pointing to temperatures low enough to cause frostbite, (C) shows a case where adding an extra layer won’t keep hands warm. That directly contradicts the “always”/“never need gloves” claim and weakens the argument.
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