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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A psychologist studying compulsive gamblers found that, on average, they tend to deceive others significantly more than non-gamblers do. The psychologist concluded that individuals who frequently deceive others are likely to become compulsive gamblers.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the psychologist's conclusion?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the psychologist's conclusion?
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Some non-gamblers deceive others more than some gamblers do.
B
Compulsive gamblers often learn to deceive others as a means to fund their gambling habits.
C
Individuals who are likely to become compulsive gamblers exhibit unusual behavior patterns other than frequent deception.
D
The gamblers that the psychologist studied were often unsuccessful in their attempts to deceive others.
E
When in financial distress, compulsive gamblers frequently use their deception skills to improve their situations.
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TantioMay 1, 2025
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