LR Problem Set #5, Q 448

[smile22]

Hello!

For this question, I diagrammed the stimulus as follows:


Skilled Artists Creative ppl Good @ abstract reas. Famous

Skilled artists (slash) Famous

I know that the question is a justify the conclusion question stem. From this diagram, I was able to deduce that most skilled artists are good at abstract reasoning, which is why I chose answer A. Did I diagram the stimulus incorrectly? How should have I diagrammed the stimulus to have been able to answer this question correctly?

Thank you.

[Jason Schultz]

Hi smile22,

You are correct that this is a justify the conclusion stem, and for a justify stem you need to find the loose ends and connect them. Generally in Justify questions there will be some logical jump between the premises and the conclusion which isn't explicit, and the answer asks you to make it explicit. They are similar to assumption questions in that respect.

In your drawing, you connected the conclusion "Some people who are good at abstract reasoning are famous," onto the end of the premises' logical chain. But that connection is not explcit, and its what the question is asking you to find.

Look back at the chain created by the first two relationships.

Skilled artists creative Good at Abstract.

Since "the majority" of skilled artists are creative (and thus good abstract thinkers), but not all are famous, how can you force an overlap between skilled artists who are famous, and skilled artists who are creative/good @ abstract.

The answer is E, because both "Most" and "The Majority" imply they encompass more than 50% of the "Skilled artists" group, which means you can logically claim that "some" of those who are good at abstract reasoning are also famous.

This question is a tough one because many test takers will discard E for looking like a repeat of the 2nd sentence "However, not all skilled artists are famous." But the addition of the critical word "Most" makes it correct.

[smile22]

Thanks!!!