I lowkey felt like A was too obvious so I literally crossed it out both times. I was like nah this is too obvious and makes too much sense, theres no way its the answer...great
Remember, y'all, if this section doesn't come easily to you, that is okay! Knowing where you struggle should give you confidence in your study path. You know where to work, you just gotta do it, and the ease will follow with time. Know thy enemy!
Honestly, sometimes if you're struggling its burn out. Take a day, do absolutely nothing or things you like and FEEL NO SHAME ABOUT IT. Give yourself some GRACE and a break. I promise you when you return the next day to study you will feel and see the difference.
I think the confusion in this one comes from the conclusion being so general in relation to the premise. The premise and the correct answer has a considerably stronger support than the initial conclusion in the stim.
Sometimes in weaken questions it's better to ignore the conclusion in the stim and just figure out what is the strongest conclusion in the answer choices. Kind of thinking of it like a most strongly supported question in your mind.
Still confused as to how fear over losing one's job (AC A) is not considered social inertia. If everyone fears losing their job to technology even if said technology may make them more safe and or comfortable the social inertia of people to not lose their jobs causes them to resist the innovations. That would validate the stimulus not weaken it. Even the explanation states social inertia is a desire for things not to change. One losing their job certainly would be a change thus social inertia by that logic would be in fact be desiring not to lose one's job due to tech innovations.
Just confused at how we can draw the line that A's concern is not social inertia when it perfectly fits the bill and definition of social inertia. Would love to hear some takes and opinions on how those who got it right drew a distinction between A and social inertia.
Also please point out any flaws in my understanding. I really want to grasp this!
I was getting these all wrong on the diagnostic test, but haven't gotten one wrong yet here. I was thinking about the questions backwards and trying to undermine premises instead of support. I discounted every single correct answer because I was like 'no, that's just another way to explain this phenomenon; why would that weaken the argument'. It's crazy how just a little clarity on what the test writers are actually asking for can turn a question from impossible to fairly obvious.
I understood answer choice A ("People correctly believe that technical innovations often cause job loss") to be an example of "social inertia", therefore strengthening the argument, which caused me not to choose it. I ended up choosing C, but wasn't confident with this answer either but I'm still having trouble understanding how A weakens the argument???
One reason why A is better than E is because E dissproves and attacks the validity of the presmide along with the hypothesis, while A replaces the hypothesis only, which JY says should be the goal instead of touching the premise. You are not trying to disprove anything, just find an alternative to the hypothesis.
I cannot understand how A doesnt strengthen the argument. If people believe that technological advancement can result in job loss, then they would resist the advancement. That strengthens the argument. What the heck am i missing? #help
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Definitely taking more time to understand the questions than RRE but I am getting them right!
Something that helped me that may help someone else:
It helps to think of the “strong ↔ unknown ↔ weak” scale when thinking about these problems and how they relate to the author’s hypothesis
Anything near undermining strength (aka sliding towards the weaken side) on “most weaken problems” has a high possibility of being the correct answer
On Weaken questions: Eliminate answers that strengthen or are neutral; prioritize answers that move the conclusion toward weaker in a relevant way.
Anything supporting strength (aka sliding towards the strong side) on “most strengthen" problems has a high possibility of being the correct answer
On Strengthen questions: Eliminate answers that weaken or are neutral; prioritize answers that move the conclusion toward stronger in a relevant way.
I lowkey felt like A was too obvious so I literally crossed it out both times. I was like nah this is too obvious and makes too much sense, theres no way its the answer...great
Remember, y'all, if this section doesn't come easily to you, that is okay! Knowing where you struggle should give you confidence in your study path. You know where to work, you just gotta do it, and the ease will follow with time. Know thy enemy!
Not to sound smug, but how was this a 4-star question? I thought this one was super easy.
finally i got one of these right
Honestly, sometimes if you're struggling its burn out. Take a day, do absolutely nothing or things you like and FEEL NO SHAME ABOUT IT. Give yourself some GRACE and a break. I promise you when you return the next day to study you will feel and see the difference.
I am really struggling with this section
I struggled sooo much with MBT and RRE but am on an honor run with weaken questions--timing and accuracy is near perfect
WE each have our own unique strengths and weaknesses--don't judge yourself by the sections you struggled most on!
lol i had to do a dirty google and figure out wth 'social inertia' is...
man this is the question type i am gonna struggle with
i feel so stupid with how much i've been struggling with this question type 😭 then hearing the explanation makes so much sense i feel silly.
Another correct one in about half the time! That's always encouraging!
I think the confusion in this one comes from the conclusion being so general in relation to the premise. The premise and the correct answer has a considerably stronger support than the initial conclusion in the stim.
Sometimes in weaken questions it's better to ignore the conclusion in the stim and just figure out what is the strongest conclusion in the answer choices. Kind of thinking of it like a most strongly supported question in your mind.
Still confused as to how fear over losing one's job (AC A) is not considered social inertia. If everyone fears losing their job to technology even if said technology may make them more safe and or comfortable the social inertia of people to not lose their jobs causes them to resist the innovations. That would validate the stimulus not weaken it. Even the explanation states social inertia is a desire for things not to change. One losing their job certainly would be a change thus social inertia by that logic would be in fact be desiring not to lose one's job due to tech innovations.
Just confused at how we can draw the line that A's concern is not social inertia when it perfectly fits the bill and definition of social inertia. Would love to hear some takes and opinions on how those who got it right drew a distinction between A and social inertia.
Also please point out any flaws in my understanding. I really want to grasp this!
Thanks!
I was confused by "correctly" in A. I thought that was too big of an assumption. When in the video it says thats what helps makes A correct.
I liked this question. Your explanations of the incorrect answers was really helpful here.
I was getting these all wrong on the diagnostic test, but haven't gotten one wrong yet here. I was thinking about the questions backwards and trying to undermine premises instead of support. I discounted every single correct answer because I was like 'no, that's just another way to explain this phenomenon; why would that weaken the argument'. It's crazy how just a little clarity on what the test writers are actually asking for can turn a question from impossible to fairly obvious.
I got it right but wow A felt like a bait answer.
I understood answer choice A ("People correctly believe that technical innovations often cause job loss") to be an example of "social inertia", therefore strengthening the argument, which caused me not to choose it. I ended up choosing C, but wasn't confident with this answer either but I'm still having trouble understanding how A weakens the argument???
Actively getting my ass handed to me here.
One reason why A is better than E is because E dissproves and attacks the validity of the presmide along with the hypothesis, while A replaces the hypothesis only, which JY says should be the goal instead of touching the premise. You are not trying to disprove anything, just find an alternative to the hypothesis.
Chose A before target time then chose C in blind review :(
Shareholders were not happy with the word "inertia" thrown into this sentence!
Did it in 34 seconds. YAY!
I cannot understand how A doesnt strengthen the argument. If people believe that technological advancement can result in job loss, then they would resist the advancement. That strengthens the argument. What the heck am i missing? #help