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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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Scientist: Individuals with high levels of cortisol often experience increased anxiety compared to those with normal levels. However, my findings indicate that cortisol levels rise significantly during stressful situations. Therefore, prolonged exposure to stress may lead to higher anxiety levels. A flaw in the reasoning above is that it
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takes a correlation to imply a causal connection
B
uses the term 'anxiety' without clarification
C
fails to define what constitutes 'stressful situations'
D
draws a conclusion from insufficient evidence
E
infers that anxiety causes an increase in cortisol levels
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PietroFeb 13, 2025
Thank for sharing!!!
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555-605
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