Would it be right to eliminate answer choices that are long or short because they are either too detailed or too strict, such that the stimulus would not fit the principle, or because they over-restrict the stimulus?
To explain, the question stem already says that the child undestands the difference between right and wrong. What the rule pertains to includes that and IF he intended to injure the child. The only answer the satisfies (1) knowing right vs wrong (2) whether injury was an intentional act, is B.
Answer A doesn't satisfy because the child already understands the difference between right from wrong. Also is an action that intended to hurt someone only wrong if the person doesn't understand it??? No that doesn't make any sense.
So to confirm, based on answer C: You don't need all the facts in the stimulus to contribute to the sufficient condition for it to be correct, you just need the sufficient condition to be valid based on any number (some or all) of the facts present (assuming necessary is valid as well)?
Question about the methodology used here. Does "kicking up into the domain" not make these puzzles slightly harder since the wrong questions are eliminated through what specific parts of the rule they address?
For example, had I kicked "intentionality" up into the domain, I might have missed that B was the correct answer. Obviously that wouldnt have been a reasonable or wise detail to perform that operation on, but is it not possible that the theoretically correct answer could hinge on potentially any detail?
If the answer is not under the domain we know the answer is wrong. Those details are taken into account, without having to evaluate the whole answer. In terms of intentionality being in the domain, the answer not having that lets us know our evaluation will not apply to that answer.
UGH! rip my streak. I was between A and B but ultimately picked A because it sounded stronger to me, but my gut told me it was confusing sufficiency for necessity. trust your gut folks!
Hi Confused_potato1! Just wanted to say that your comment earlier in the curriculum was inspiring and I wrote it down.
“Take your time to read slower, focus on understanding the stimulus and its main ideas, and I promise you’ll feel more confident when identifying the correct answers and eliminating the wrong ones more efficiently.”
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Can someone explain to me why A is wrong like I'm 5 years old? And then why B is the better choice?
I chose A initially but then went with B on the BR.
@JessM Option A has got the sufficient and necessary conditions reversed. The main conclusion of the stimulus is:
If it was intended to injure the second child --> then what was done was wrong
If X --> then Y.
This statement implies that if X happens then Y is guaranteed. Therefore, X is sufficient condition, and Y is the necessary condition.
A is incorrect because it is reversing the sufficient and necessary conditions.
Please pay attention to the word 'Only if'
Here is a simple example:
I will not go out today if it rains.
(Rains-->Not go out today)
I will not go out today only if it rains.
(Not go out today --> Rains)
By adding only if to the above statement, what I'm trying to convey is that for me to not go out today, it must rain.
If the main conclusion in the stimulus said:
"what was done was wrong only if it was intended to injure the second child",
then A would be the right choice.
3/3 lookin good so far just waiting for the downfall lfg!!!
yyayaya got it right! These are kind of difficult, I need to practice more on these to get quicker:)
Would it be right to eliminate answer choices that are long or short because they are either too detailed or too strict, such that the stimulus would not fit the principle, or because they over-restrict the stimulus?
W's chat.
To explain, the question stem already says that the child undestands the difference between right and wrong. What the rule pertains to includes that and IF he intended to injure the child. The only answer the satisfies (1) knowing right vs wrong (2) whether injury was an intentional act, is B.
Answer A doesn't satisfy because the child already understands the difference between right from wrong. Also is an action that intended to hurt someone only wrong if the person doesn't understand it??? No that doesn't make any sense.
Hope this helps!
Ugh I chose B first then changed my answer to A
"You Try - Intentionally Harming a Child"
Actually 7sage, I don't think I will.
These are giving me a headache
Before I even start this question, I want to acknowledge the drill title: "You Try - Intentionally Harming a Child"
You Try - Intentionally Harming a Child
I'm gonna stop you right there 7Sage
DAMN DERRICK
these are too easy chat
I convinced myself A was the right answer by completely ignoring the only and treating it as "IF". Gotta pay attention!
not me getting triggered and distracted by the content lol
You Try-- Intentionally Harming a Child
...ok if you say so
So to confirm, based on answer C: You don't need all the facts in the stimulus to contribute to the sufficient condition for it to be correct, you just need the sufficient condition to be valid based on any number (some or all) of the facts present (assuming necessary is valid as well)?
also my question!
"You Try -- Intentionally Harming a Child"
Don't encourage me man
B literally just rephrases the argument so I did not see how it justifies it
I got it correct!
Sipping wine while studying levels out my high blood pressure caused by these questions.
bro was studying during Superbowl, i respect the grind
I thought B was the causation in the wrong direction, like if wrong, then must be XY and Z. I'll keep studying this later but I still am confused
4 KO streak Im on fire. lol yukkkkk
Question about the methodology used here. Does "kicking up into the domain" not make these puzzles slightly harder since the wrong questions are eliminated through what specific parts of the rule they address?
For example, had I kicked "intentionality" up into the domain, I might have missed that B was the correct answer. Obviously that wouldnt have been a reasonable or wise detail to perform that operation on, but is it not possible that the theoretically correct answer could hinge on potentially any detail?
If the answer is not under the domain we know the answer is wrong. Those details are taken into account, without having to evaluate the whole answer. In terms of intentionality being in the domain, the answer not having that lets us know our evaluation will not apply to that answer.
UGH! rip my streak. I was between A and B but ultimately picked A because it sounded stronger to me, but my gut told me it was confusing sufficiency for necessity. trust your gut folks!
I did the same thing! So frustrating, I was on fire lol
got it wrong on blind review, psyched myself out :(
i feel like my brain skipped over B because it was too perfect
literally me rn!
we have been traumatized lol
Hi Confused_potato1! Just wanted to say that your comment earlier in the curriculum was inspiring and I wrote it down.
“Take your time to read slower, focus on understanding the stimulus and its main ideas, and I promise you’ll feel more confident when identifying the correct answers and eliminating the wrong ones more efficiently.”
- Confused_potato1