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Complete Question Explanation
Method of Reasoning-SN. The correct answer choice is (B)
Sasha asserts that handwriting analysis should be banned as evidence of character in courtrooms, because handwriting analysts frequently exaggerate the reliability of their analyses.
Gregory argues that handwriting analysis might be unreliable right now, but if a licensing board were established to create standards, handwriting analysis would become legitimate evidence of character in courtrooms.
You are asked to identify the nature of Gregory's response, so you should focus on the fact that he acknowledges Sasha's argument as currently applicable, but does not seem to believe that there should be a perpetual ban on handwriting analysis as character witness, provided some additional measures are taken.
Answer choice (A) Gregory doesn't ignore Sasha's evidence, and in fact starts off by acknowledging her evidence, so this choice is wrong. Gregory proposes an alternative solution to any assumed perpetual ban, and does not dispose of Sasha's observations.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Gregory doesn't defend any principle in the common sense of the word, so this choice seems pretty horrible. However, since all of the other responses are in no way similar, you should review this choice and realize that the restricted class refers to licensed professionals and the principle is that handwriting analysis is legitimate. Even though it makes sense to expect that "principle" usually refers to general forms of thought rather than fairly specific judgments, the use of "principle" in this choice is in fact just as correct.
Answer choice (C) Gregory does not include any evidence in his argument, and does not make any broader assertions about general principles.
Answer choice (D) We can assume that Gregory accepts Sasha's argument, merely proposing that any ban need not be perpetual. Sasha makes no self-contradictory statements, and Gregory accuses her of none.
Answer choice (E) Gregory does not assail Sasha, but if he were to show that her argument manifested the quality it condemns, he would have to show that her argument is an exaggeration (which is the condemned quality). You might yourself presume that Sasha's argument must be an exaggeration if Gregory's licensing board is possible, but the fact is that Gregory never demonstrates that his proposed solution is possible. This choice is wrong, and perhaps the easiest way to reject this choice is to keep in mind that Gregory had no problem with Sasha's assertions, and simply sought a different solution to a mutually acknowledged problem, so choosing a response that implies a highly critical sense is just out of the picture.
Method of Reasoning-SN. The correct answer choice is (B)
Sasha asserts that handwriting analysis should be banned as evidence of character in courtrooms, because handwriting analysts frequently exaggerate the reliability of their analyses.
Gregory argues that handwriting analysis might be unreliable right now, but if a licensing board were established to create standards, handwriting analysis would become legitimate evidence of character in courtrooms.
You are asked to identify the nature of Gregory's response, so you should focus on the fact that he acknowledges Sasha's argument as currently applicable, but does not seem to believe that there should be a perpetual ban on handwriting analysis as character witness, provided some additional measures are taken.
Answer choice (A) Gregory doesn't ignore Sasha's evidence, and in fact starts off by acknowledging her evidence, so this choice is wrong. Gregory proposes an alternative solution to any assumed perpetual ban, and does not dispose of Sasha's observations.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Gregory doesn't defend any principle in the common sense of the word, so this choice seems pretty horrible. However, since all of the other responses are in no way similar, you should review this choice and realize that the restricted class refers to licensed professionals and the principle is that handwriting analysis is legitimate. Even though it makes sense to expect that "principle" usually refers to general forms of thought rather than fairly specific judgments, the use of "principle" in this choice is in fact just as correct.
Answer choice (C) Gregory does not include any evidence in his argument, and does not make any broader assertions about general principles.
Answer choice (D) We can assume that Gregory accepts Sasha's argument, merely proposing that any ban need not be perpetual. Sasha makes no self-contradictory statements, and Gregory accuses her of none.
Answer choice (E) Gregory does not assail Sasha, but if he were to show that her argument manifested the quality it condemns, he would have to show that her argument is an exaggeration (which is the condemned quality). You might yourself presume that Sasha's argument must be an exaggeration if Gregory's licensing board is possible, but the fact is that Gregory never demonstrates that his proposed solution is possible. This choice is wrong, and perhaps the easiest way to reject this choice is to keep in mind that Gregory had no problem with Sasha's assertions, and simply sought a different solution to a mutually acknowledged problem, so choosing a response that implies a highly critical sense is just out of the picture.
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