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B. This choice strengthens the psychologist's argument because it suggests that the presence of a familiar and authoritative figure, i.e. a parent, specifically encourages children to share with their siblings more than with non-siblings.
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A. the toys in the room were new to the children, rather than toys they had previously played with at home.
This option does not directly strengthen the psychologist's argument about sharing behavior with siblings versus non-siblings under adult observation. It focuses on the novelty of toys, which is unrelated to the sibling versus non-sibling sharing behavior. - Eliminate
B. the observing adult was a parent of the siblings, rather than a stranger or non-relative adult.
This option directly addresses the relationship between the observing adult and the children. If the observing adult is a parent of the siblings, it strengthens the argument that children are more likely to share with their siblings. This is because children typically have a stronger sense of obligation or expectation to behave positively (such as sharing) in the presence of their parents.
C. the siblings were younger and appeared to need help understanding how to use the toys, compared to non-siblings who were adept at using the toys.
This option introduces a different dynamic related to the children's competence with the toys. It does not specifically strengthen the argument about sharing based on sibling versus non-sibling relationships under adult observation. - Eliminate
D. the room had more toys available than usual, making it easier for children to find and share multiple toys.
This option discusses the availability of toys, which does not directly relate to the psychologist's argument about sharing behavior based on the presence of an authority figure and the relationship between siblings and non-siblings. - Eliminate
E. the adult explicitly encouraged the children to share, regardless of whether the other child was a sibling or a non-sibling.
This option focuses on the explicit encouragement from the adult to share, which could potentially lead to increased sharing overall. However, it does not specifically strengthen the argument that children are more likely to share with siblings under adult observation. - Eliminate
This option does not directly strengthen the psychologist's argument about sharing behavior with siblings versus non-siblings under adult observation. It focuses on the novelty of toys, which is unrelated to the sibling versus non-sibling sharing behavior. - Eliminate
B. the observing adult was a parent of the siblings, rather than a stranger or non-relative adult.
This option directly addresses the relationship between the observing adult and the children. If the observing adult is a parent of the siblings, it strengthens the argument that children are more likely to share with their siblings. This is because children typically have a stronger sense of obligation or expectation to behave positively (such as sharing) in the presence of their parents.
C. the siblings were younger and appeared to need help understanding how to use the toys, compared to non-siblings who were adept at using the toys.
This option introduces a different dynamic related to the children's competence with the toys. It does not specifically strengthen the argument about sharing based on sibling versus non-sibling relationships under adult observation. - Eliminate
D. the room had more toys available than usual, making it easier for children to find and share multiple toys.
This option discusses the availability of toys, which does not directly relate to the psychologist's argument about sharing behavior based on the presence of an authority figure and the relationship between siblings and non-siblings. - Eliminate
E. the adult explicitly encouraged the children to share, regardless of whether the other child was a sibling or a non-sibling.
This option focuses on the explicit encouragement from the adult to share, which could potentially lead to increased sharing overall. However, it does not specifically strengthen the argument that children are more likely to share with siblings under adult observation. - Eliminate
08 Jul 2024, 18:07
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Hi Bunuel, Please find the attached answer for the Critical reasoning.
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