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A trans fat molecule is the hydrogenated form of a regular fat molecule. Foods containing high amounts of trans fat are very unhealthy as they raise LDL levels, can cause coronary heart disease, and may lead to obesity. Therefore, a healthy diet should be completely void of fat.
The argument is flawed primarily because the author
A. makes an overgeneralized statement about the various effects of trans fat
B. extends the properties of an individual entity to apply to other entities in the same group
C. discusses physiological health matters without referring to exercise
D. does not provide an example of an actual case as basis for the conclusion
E. omits scientific evidence to support the statement about raised LDL levels
The argument is flawed primarily because the author
A. makes an overgeneralized statement about the various effects of trans fat
B. extends the properties of an individual entity to apply to other entities in the same group
C. discusses physiological health matters without referring to exercise
D. does not provide an example of an actual case as basis for the conclusion
E. omits scientific evidence to support the statement about raised LDL levels
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Premise 1: A trans-fat molecule is the hydrogenated form of a regular fat molecule.
Premise 2: Foods containing high amounts of trans fat are very unhealthy as they raise LDL levels, can cause coronary heart disease, and may lead to obesity.
Conclusion: a healthy diet should be completely void of fat.
Obvious Error: Conclusion refers to FAT, Premises 1 and 2 refer to TRANS-FAT.
Question: Find the Logical flaw
A. makes an overgeneralized statement about the various effects of trans fat - It doesn't overgeneralize effects of trans-fat but it overgeneralizes definition of trans-fat. Therefore, not correct answer.
B. extends the properties of an individual entity to apply to other entities in the same group - The definition of trans-fat is given in Premise 1 but still the conclusion refers only to FAT, it fails to mention Trans-fat clearly. So yes it extends the definition of trans-fat to all fats.
C. discusses physiological health matters without referring to exercise - This provides a new information and has no link to any of the 2 premise so incorrect.
D. does not provide an example of an actual case as basis for the conclusion - This does point to the lack of evidence, but absence of evidence is not the flaw. It is the misrepresentation of trans-fat which is the flaw.
E. omits scientific evidence to support the statement about raised LDL levels - This does point to the lack of evidence, but absence of evidence is not the flaw. It is the misrepresentation of trans-fat which is the flaw.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
A trans fat molecule is the hydrogenated form of a regular fat molecule. Foods containing high amounts of trans fat are very unhealthy as they raise LDL levels, can cause coronary heart disease, and may lead to obesity. Therefore, a healthy diet should be completely void of fat.
The argument is flawed primarily because the author
A. makes an overgeneralized statement about the various effects of trans fat
Incorrect.
This is an Argument Flaw question. You are required to locate the inherent flaw in the argument's conclusion or its underlying assumption. In this argument, sentences 1 and 2 are premises, citing facts. Sentence 3 is the argument's conclusion, as it uses the conclusion conjunction Therefore:
- Premise A: A trans fat molecule is a regular fat molecule that's been hydrogenated
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Premise B: trans fat is not healthy for several reasons
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Conclusion: a healthy diet should not include any kind of fat
The statement about the effects of trans fat is a premise (B) so first of all, it should be regarded as true. Secondly, it does not overgeneralize since it does not force one case to include all other cases. Instead, it specifically relates to one subject - trans fat.
B. extends the properties of an individual entity to apply to other entities in the same group
Trans fat is really bad. The premises in the argument make this point clear. However, the conclusion refers to all kinds of fat. Since there is no information about other types of fat, and their effect on our health, the statement that all fats (other entities in the same group) should be avoided is not logically supported.
C. discusses physiological health matters without referring to exercise
Incorrect.
This is an Argument Flaw question. You are required to locate the inherent flaw in the argument's conclusion or its underlying assumption. In this argument, sentences 1 and 2 are premises, citing facts. Sentence 3 is the argument's conclusion, as it uses the conclusion conjunction Therefore:
- Premise A: A trans fat molecule is a regular fat molecule that's been hydrogenated
+
Premise B: trans fat is not healthy for several reasons
≠
Conclusion: a healthy diet should not include any kind of fat
The argument deals with dietary issues, not health in general. Although it is true that exercise is a big part of being healthy, it is not logically required to refer to exercise while discussing diet.
D. does not provide an example of an actual case as basis for the conclusion
Incorrect.
A conclusion can be formed without presenting an actual case. Examples and cases are a great way to strengthen a conclusion. However, a logically sound connection between the premises and the conclusion is enough to present a coherent argument.
E. omits scientific evidence to support the statement about raised LDL levels
Incorrect.
The statement about LDL levels is a premise. We should accept it as factual information that is true. Therefore, additional scientific evidence is unnecessary.
