so when the question talked about compound in the brain, I immediately thought about iron, or some mineral/vitamin that we need to do brain stuff. that choice made the connection that B supported the conclusion instead of of a flaw more clear.
Ultimately got the question right via POE. But "culture" confused me because couldn't that be viewed as an organic factor contributing to the symptoms?
If while reading the stem, you immediately identify what's wrong with the argument, is it advisable to hunt the answer, and if its lines up exactly with your assumption, choose it and move on?
Got it right 25 seconds faster than target but second guessed myself in BR and chose B which is a very attractive answer but it reflects the first sentence pretty well IMO.
Still don't get how cultural differences can significantly affect symptoms of mental illnesses. It's my understanding that culture means language, food, traditions, literature, and etc. But it doesn't explain nor make sense in the frame of the argument.
Or was the word "culture" an overarching term to be politically correct and subtly hint to genetical differences between ethnicities? If that's the case, only then it starts to make sense.
The strong language in E made me think that the argument was flawed bc it failed to consider alternative hypos or in other words presumed that mental phenomena are only manifestations of physical phenomena.
can someone clarify why that's wrong. in other words, if mental phenomena (brain deficiencies) was the only reason for the symptoms (physical phenomena) then doesn't that mean we did not consider other alternative hypos?
B is incorrect because it just fleshes out the causal chain of the argument. I used real world knowledge to make sense of it:
Certain diets are low in folic acids. When someone doesn't take in enough folic acid, the cannot produce as much serotonin. This then affects their mental health. B is saying that different countries have different diets that ultimately affect manifestation of symptoms, so it is merely consistent with the argument and does not point at a flaw.
C is the correct answer because it highlights another hypothesis that the argument failed to consider. There are plenty of cultural factors which may contribute to varied manifestation of symptoms.
In eastern European and some Asian countries like South Korea, there is a heavy drinking culture and these countries also have statistically high depression and suicide rates. This could form an alternative hypothesis to counter what is put forth in the argument.
idk man i got this right without understanding the text at all again... but its so UNSATISFYING
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I wish there was a dislike button for the explanation video and descriptions.
damn answer choice b was such a good trap...
so when the question talked about compound in the brain, I immediately thought about iron, or some mineral/vitamin that we need to do brain stuff. that choice made the connection that B supported the conclusion instead of of a flaw more clear.
i do not like these.
4/4 im killing itt
Ultimately got the question right via POE. But "culture" confused me because couldn't that be viewed as an organic factor contributing to the symptoms?
How dependable is the "hunt the answer" strategy?
If while reading the stem, you immediately identify what's wrong with the argument, is it advisable to hunt the answer, and if its lines up exactly with your assumption, choose it and move on?
You Try - Symptoms of Mental Illnesses -
Now that, JY, I have been trying.
Had the write answer and then I second guessed myself brrruhhhhh
I seem always to get questions with low priority right and questions with high priority wrong. Is anyone else experiencing this, and have any tips?
Got it right 25 seconds faster than target but second guessed myself in BR and chose B which is a very attractive answer but it reflects the first sentence pretty well IMO.
Please help!
Still don't get how cultural differences can significantly affect symptoms of mental illnesses. It's my understanding that culture means language, food, traditions, literature, and etc. But it doesn't explain nor make sense in the frame of the argument.
Or was the word "culture" an overarching term to be politically correct and subtly hint to genetical differences between ethnicities? If that's the case, only then it starts to make sense.
Does the causation vs conditional page linked at the bottom still exist im getting a 404 error
Why is it important to see the word 'only' in the stimulus/answer choices? Can someone explain it to me again?
I was over time by 20 seconds! Got it right tho!
I chose C first round and E on BR.
The strong language in E made me think that the argument was flawed bc it failed to consider alternative hypos or in other words presumed that mental phenomena are only manifestations of physical phenomena.
can someone clarify why that's wrong. in other words, if mental phenomena (brain deficiencies) was the only reason for the symptoms (physical phenomena) then doesn't that mean we did not consider other alternative hypos?
dam I was torn between B and C
B is incorrect because it just fleshes out the causal chain of the argument. I used real world knowledge to make sense of it:
Certain diets are low in folic acids. When someone doesn't take in enough folic acid, the cannot produce as much serotonin. This then affects their mental health. B is saying that different countries have different diets that ultimately affect manifestation of symptoms, so it is merely consistent with the argument and does not point at a flaw.
C is the correct answer because it highlights another hypothesis that the argument failed to consider. There are plenty of cultural factors which may contribute to varied manifestation of symptoms.
In eastern European and some Asian countries like South Korea, there is a heavy drinking culture and these countries also have statistically high depression and suicide rates. This could form an alternative hypothesis to counter what is put forth in the argument.
I chose B over C and cannot really see why one is better than the other. Time to watch the 17minute long video. Yay.
Didnt do very well on weakening/strengthening questions but im conquering this section... Why is that? #feedback
→ 6 in a row chat! Haven't been this happy since Barca won the UCL
Can someone re-explain why B is incorrect over C? I am so confused how B isn't correct still. #help
I literally picked C then last second changed to B but seeing how many people picked it as well made me feel better
that's menthol illness luv xx
idk man i got this right without understanding the text at all again... but its so UNSATISFYING