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Method of Reasoning-AP. The correct answer choice is (D)
When examining the function of a particular element in the argument, it is important to narrow in on the appropriate sentence while remembering the context and general conclusion that the author is trying to make.
In this case, the psychologist argues that even though there are good reasons to avoid reprimanding children, this practice has a dangerous downside in that it rewards children for unacceptable behavior. The proposition that children should never be reprimanded is therefore “laudable” yet “dangerous.” Answer choice (D) provides the best description of this evaluation.
Answer choice (A): At first, this may seem like an attractive answer choice since the psychologist does question the wisdom of this view. However, since the view is not discredited entirely (the author admits that never reprimanding children is “laudable”), this answer choice is too strong and therefore incorrect.
Answer choice (B): The author does not fully endorse this theory and is less concerned with its veracity than its likely impact.
Answer choice (C): While the author acknowledges that the view in question is laudable (and therefore well intentioned), this is not the conclusion of the argument. Its main purpose is to demonstrate that this practice has a dangerous side effect.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. See discussion above.
Answer choice (E): Since no other views are mentioned in the argument, this answer choice is incorrect.
Method of Reasoning-AP. The correct answer choice is (D)
When examining the function of a particular element in the argument, it is important to narrow in on the appropriate sentence while remembering the context and general conclusion that the author is trying to make.
In this case, the psychologist argues that even though there are good reasons to avoid reprimanding children, this practice has a dangerous downside in that it rewards children for unacceptable behavior. The proposition that children should never be reprimanded is therefore “laudable” yet “dangerous.” Answer choice (D) provides the best description of this evaluation.
Answer choice (A): At first, this may seem like an attractive answer choice since the psychologist does question the wisdom of this view. However, since the view is not discredited entirely (the author admits that never reprimanding children is “laudable”), this answer choice is too strong and therefore incorrect.
Answer choice (B): The author does not fully endorse this theory and is less concerned with its veracity than its likely impact.
Answer choice (C): While the author acknowledges that the view in question is laudable (and therefore well intentioned), this is not the conclusion of the argument. Its main purpose is to demonstrate that this practice has a dangerous side effect.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. See discussion above.
Answer choice (E): Since no other views are mentioned in the argument, this answer choice is incorrect.