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Psychiatrist: There is no reason to categorically avoid mind-enhancing drugs, which allow
people to stay awake longer and perform better on tests. Although some drugs can be
harmful if abused or have deleterious effects over the long term, there are many societal
benefits from the responsible use of these substances. For example, poor students can
concentrate longer and focus better while studying for university admissions exams, giving
them the same advantage as students who can afford expensive tutoring and test-preparation classes.
In evaluating the columnist's position, it would be most useful to determine which of the following?
(A) Whether the long-term benefits of higher exam scores outweigh the risk taken by poor
students who use mind-enhancing drugs
(B) Whether students who can afford tutoring also use mind-enhancing drugs to prepare for exams
(C) Whether overuse of mind-enhancing drugs can ultimately lead to lower test scores
(D) Whether some subjects, such as art and music, are more effectively studied without the
use of mind-enhancing drugs
(E) Whether university admissions personnel take socio-economic status into account when
deciding whom they should admit to their school
Source: GMAT Hacks - 072313
people to stay awake longer and perform better on tests. Although some drugs can be
harmful if abused or have deleterious effects over the long term, there are many societal
benefits from the responsible use of these substances. For example, poor students can
concentrate longer and focus better while studying for university admissions exams, giving
them the same advantage as students who can afford expensive tutoring and test-preparation classes.
In evaluating the columnist's position, it would be most useful to determine which of the following?
(A) Whether the long-term benefits of higher exam scores outweigh the risk taken by poor
students who use mind-enhancing drugs
(B) Whether students who can afford tutoring also use mind-enhancing drugs to prepare for exams
(C) Whether overuse of mind-enhancing drugs can ultimately lead to lower test scores
(D) Whether some subjects, such as art and music, are more effectively studied without the
use of mind-enhancing drugs
(E) Whether university admissions personnel take socio-economic status into account when
deciding whom they should admit to their school
Source: GMAT Hacks - 072313
avohden
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Location: United States (FL)
Schools: Warrington (A)
GMAT 1: 570 Q42 V28
GMAT 2: 610 Q44 V30
GMAT 3: 600 Q45 V29
GMAT 4: 590 Q35 V35
GPA: 3.45
WE:Accounting (Accounting)
03 Oct 2013, 08:48
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Answer: A This is an evidence question. The argument is that there are societal benefits to the use of mind-enhancing drugs, such as giving poor students an advantage on university admissions exams. We're looking for a piece of evidence that, affirmed or denied, would strengthen or weaken the argument:
(A) This is correct. The argument admits that there are risks in using certain substances, but then focuses on the possible benefits. If the risks outweigh the benefits, the example seems much weaker, and there is a reason to "categorically avoid mind-enhancing drugs." (B) The argument focuses on benefits accruing to poor students. If the same benefits can be had by richer students, that doesn't affect the fact that poor students using certain substances can study more effectively with them. (C) This is irrelevant, as the benefit referred to in the argument is based on "the responsible use of these substances." (D) This is outside of the scope, as it only touches a couple of areas, while it seems logical that most areas would benefit from being able to "concentrate longer and focus better." (E) The argument focuses on performance on admissions exams; while it is natural to link those to actual admissions decisions, it is outside the scope of this argument.
Answer: A This is an evidence question. The argument is that there are societal benefits to the use of mind-enhancing drugs, such as giving poor students an advantage on university admissions exams. We're looking for a piece of evidence that, affirmed or denied, would strengthen or weaken the argument:
(A) This is correct. The argument admits that there are risks in using certain substances, but then focuses on the possible benefits. If the risks outweigh the benefits, the example seems much weaker, and there is a reason to "categorically avoid mind-enhancing drugs." (B) The argument focuses on benefits accruing to poor students. If the same benefits can be had by richer students, that doesn't affect the fact that poor students using certain substances can study more effectively with them. (C) This is irrelevant, as the benefit referred to in the argument is based on "the responsible use of these substances." (D) This is outside of the scope, as it only touches a couple of areas, while it seems logical that most areas would benefit from being able to "concentrate longer and focus better." (E) The argument focuses on performance on admissions exams; while it is natural to link those to actual admissions decisions, it is outside the scope of this argument.
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I do not agree that A is valid answer.
Argument clearly concludes that
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them the same advantage as students who can afford expensive tutoring and test-preparation classes
now if students going to tutions are also taking these substances then they have an extra edge again and as seats are limited in admission process poor students will be behind.
