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146. Psychologist: “Research shows that people with depression are more likely to develop cancer. So individual therapy can have benefits for physical health, as well as mental health.”

Which of the following is an assumption required by the psychologists argument?
  1. Cancer rates can be affected by a variety of factors.
  2. Cancer survival rates are better for people with better mental health.
  3. Individual therapy is beneficial for mental health.
  4. Depression is a mental health problem.
  5. Individual therapy is the best way to treat depression.
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147. Contrary to popular belief, it is better to cover more of the body when the weather is hot, not less. Wearing long sleeves and long, loose pants or a skirt prevents the sun from overheating the body and acts to keep the body cool. Light colored, loosely woven fabric allows the skin to breathe and for sweat to escape. Most people use hot weather as an excuse to wear tank tops or shorts, but they are mistaken about how best to keep cool.

Which of the following most accurately expresses the passage’s main conclusion?
  1. Conventional wisdom regarding hot weather clothing is often incorrect.
  2. A long skirt is the best thing to wear in hot weather.
  3. The choice of fabric is important in staying cool during hot weather.
  4. The color of fabric can make a person hotter or cooler.
  5. It is best to always cover the whole body for a variety of reasons.
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148. In a study of Brazil’s frog population, it was reported that 90% of frogs had spotted backs. In a subsequent study, only 40% of the total population had spotted backs.

Each of the following explanations would contribute to an explanation for the above statistics EXCEPT:
  1. The first study was conducted in April, when young frogs hatch, and young frogs have more spots than older frogs.
  2. The two studies used different criteria for determining whether a frog was spotted or not.
  3. The studies were conducted in different geographical areas of Brazil.
  4. The studies were both conducted at the same time of year by the same research team.
  5. Between the two studies, certain species of spotted frogs were decimated by deforestation.
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149. Letter to the Editor: “Immigration reform is a very serious problem facing our country. Immigration laws are confusing and it is expensive to hire a lawyer. In a recent survey, 60% of Americans favored changing immigration laws. Clearly the laws we have are outdated and are in need of a change.”

Which one of the following most accurately describes a reasoning flaw in the letter’s argument?
  1. The argument’s conclusion is in part based on the opinions of people who have not been shown to have relevant expertise.
  2. The argument fails to establish a valid alternative.
  3. The argument fails to define the precise aspects of the current immigration laws that need to change.
  4. The argument does not explain what is “confusing” about immigration law.
  5. The argument takes for granted that an immigration lawyer is always necessary.
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150. Letter to the Editor: “Immigration reform is a very serious problem facing our country. Immigration laws are confusing and it is expensive to hire a lawyer. In a recent survey, 60% of Americans favored changing immigration laws. Clearly the laws we have are outdated and are in need of a change.”

Each of the following would help strengthen the letter EXCEPT:
  1. Last year, the United States spent millions of taxpayer dollars detaining non-criminal immigrants.
  2. Due to waiting time for visas, many companies cannot fill positions for technical, highly skilled positions, weakening our economy.
  3. In a survey of immigration judges, the majority had serious concerns about the fairness of current immigration laws.
  4. Current immigration laws lead to racial profiling, meaning that many minority communities are fearful of trusting the police and will not report crimes.
  5. Even if we try and change the laws, immigration lawyers will still charge high fees for their services.
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