WeakenDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Researchers noticed that people take more time to pull out of a parking space if they see someone else waiting for it, which they interpret as people being territorial.
Conclusion: Drivers feel a sense of ownership over their parking spots, and this feeling intensifies when they realize someone else wants the space.
Reasoning: Data shows that drivers take longer to vacate a spot when another car is waiting, and even longer if the waiting driver honks.
Analysis: The argument assumes that the delay in leaving is caused by a psychological state of 'possessiveness.' To weaken this, we need to find an alternative explanation for why a driver might take longer when someone is watching. Perhaps the presence of a waiting car makes drivers feel rushed and therefore more prone to making mistakes, or perhaps they are simply being more cautious to avoid a collision. Look for an answer that provides a reason for the delay that has nothing to do with being territorial or spiteful toward the other driver.
Conclusion: Drivers feel a sense of ownership over their parking spots, and this feeling intensifies when they realize someone else wants the space.
Reasoning: Data shows that drivers take longer to vacate a spot when another car is waiting, and even longer if the waiting driver honks.
Analysis: The argument assumes that the delay in leaving is caused by a psychological state of 'possessiveness.' To weaken this, we need to find an alternative explanation for why a driver might take longer when someone is watching. Perhaps the presence of a waiting car makes drivers feel rushed and therefore more prone to making mistakes, or perhaps they are simply being more cautious to avoid a collision. Look for an answer that provides a reason for the delay that has nothing to do with being territorial or spiteful toward the other driver.
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Unlock Full Passage11.Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the reasoning?
Correct Answer
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A gives a non-possessiveness explanation: pressure from others waiting makes drivers perform maneuvers more slowly. That explains longer times when someone is waiting and the even longer times when honking raises pressure.
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