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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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(A) After becoming compulsive gamblers, they often learn to deceive others to fund their gambling habits.
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(B) When in rehabilitation, compulsive gamblers frequently use their deception skills to gain sympathy and support.
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(C) Some non-gamblers deceive others more than some gamblers do.
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(D) Individuals who are likely to become compulsive gamblers show other unusual behaviors besides frequent deception.
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(E) The gamblers that the psychologist studied were often unsuccessful in their attempts to deceive others.
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SuhaniMar 7, 2025
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