by: SUZYC
16 mins
by: Bunuel
22 mins
Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Sep 1507:00 PM EDT
-09:00 PM EST
Elite scores are possible when you enroll in a powerful GMAT course, taught live online + 6 months access to TTP OnDemand video courses included! Class starts Tues/Thurs Sept. 15, 2026 - Nov. 15, 2027, 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
Sep 2107:00 PM EDT
-10:00 PM EDT
Boost your GMAT score in less than one month in a live online class + 6 months access to TTP OnDemand video courses included! Class starts Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri Sept. 21, 2026 - Oct. 9, 2027, 7:00pm-10:00pm EST
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
55%
(hard)
Question Stats:
56% (01:22) correct
44%
(01:37)
wrong
based on 613
sessions
History
Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Behavioral studies comparing young chimpanzees to young humans reveal few difference between their psychological capacities. The most reasonable explanation for these results is the inadequacy of the studies.
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively.
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies.
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities.
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly.
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans.
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively.
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies.
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities.
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly.
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans.
semwal
Current Student
Joined: 03 May 2013
Last visit: 13 May 2017
Posts: 202
Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Human Resources
Schools: XLRI GM"18
GPA: 4
WE:Human Resources (Human Resources)
Schools: XLRI GM"18
Posts: 202
Behavioral studies comparing young chimpanzees to young humans reveal few difference between their psychological capacities. The most reasonable explanation for these results is the inadequacy of the studies.
THIS IS A ASSUMPTION QUESTION.....
since it is stated that the explanation for few differences between psychological capacities is inadequacy of studies....it means that there are significant differences in the two.....however studies being inadequate the same are not evident.........
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively.......nothing of this sort assumed...
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies.IT is inadequacy of study... nothing about biases
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities.infact it is reverse ....they do have same and quite different too
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly.correct ... as per our assessment
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans.nothing about speaking.....
THIS IS A ASSUMPTION QUESTION.....
since it is stated that the explanation for few differences between psychological capacities is inadequacy of studies....it means that there are significant differences in the two.....however studies being inadequate the same are not evident.........
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively.......nothing of this sort assumed...
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies.IT is inadequacy of study... nothing about biases
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities.infact it is reverse ....they do have same and quite different too
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly.correct ... as per our assessment
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans.nothing about speaking.....
semwal
If studies being inadequate explains for few differences,can we say anything conclusively about this difference unless the study is adequate??
semwal
Current Student
Joined: 03 May 2013
Last visit: 13 May 2017
Posts: 202
Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Human Resources
Schools: XLRI GM"18
GPA: 4
WE:Human Resources (Human Resources)
Schools: XLRI GM"18
Posts: 202
royinkol
you would be right logically..you may presume that may be after detailed and adequate study also, it appears that there is little difference.......... however, here the author clearly disagrees with the study reports , meaning that there are significant differences and ,therefore, casts a doubt on their adequacy.
longhaul123
Joined: 03 Jul 2017
Last visit: 11 Nov 2018
Posts: 137
Status:IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, International Business
Posts: 137
This is how i went about with the question. So the argument says that the reason for the differences in the psychological capacities is the inadequacy of the study results. So the assumption must be the statement which says that there is o other reason for such a difference to occur. But if you consider option D which states that - The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly, It is directly strengthening the conclusion and hence can be the correct assumption. Is my reasoning correct??
gmatexam439
Moderator
Joined: 28 Mar 2017
Last visit: 18 Oct 2024
Posts: 1,048
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, Technology
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41
GPA: 4
Products:
Behavioral studies comparing young chimpanzees to young humans reveal few difference between their psychological capacities. The most reasonable explanation for these results is the inadequacy of the studies.
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively. -This weakens the argument. If the capacities can't be assessed then there is no use in conducting such studies.
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies. -Had the results been misinterpreted the outcome would have been wrong. But as per the argument, the studies were inadequate, so we can't say whether the studies were inadequate based on the misinterpretation of the results.
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities. -Okay, but it doesn't concern us with the inadequacy of the studies
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly. -Correct. If it is a known fact that the humans differ COMPLETELY from the chimps then we can definitely conclude, as done in the passage, that the studies weren't conducted adequately.
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans. -out of scope
An unstated premise of the above argument is that:
A) Psychological capacities cannot be assessed objectively. -This weakens the argument. If the capacities can't be assessed then there is no use in conducting such studies.
B) Biased researchers frequently misinterpret the results of their studies. -Had the results been misinterpreted the outcome would have been wrong. But as per the argument, the studies were inadequate, so we can't say whether the studies were inadequate based on the misinterpretation of the results.
C) Young humans and chimps have underdeveloped psychological capacities. -Okay, but it doesn't concern us with the inadequacy of the studies
D) The psychological capacities of young humans and young chimps differ significantly. -Correct. If it is a known fact that the humans differ COMPLETELY from the chimps then we can definitely conclude, as done in the passage, that the studies weren't conducted adequately.
E) young chimpanzees can speak as well as young humans. -out of scope
Automated notice from GMAT Club VerbalBot:
A member just gave Kudos to this thread, showing it’s still useful. I’ve bumped it to the top so more people can benefit. Feel free to add your own questions or solutions.
This post was generated automatically.
_________________
A member just gave Kudos to this thread, showing it’s still useful. I’ve bumped it to the top so more people can benefit. Feel free to add your own questions or solutions.
This post was generated automatically.
_________________
Moderators:
Announcements
How to Tell If Your GMAT Prep Resources Are Actually Helping You
Subscribe to GMAT Club for New Podcast Episodes, Debriefs, & Insightful Sessions on GMAT Preparation
Subscribe to GMAT Club for New Podcast Episodes, Debriefs, & Insightful Sessions on GMAT Preparation
Tuck at Dartmouth
AI at Dartmouth Tuck: How the School Is Preparing Leaders for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Inside the courses, research, and hands-on learning defining wise, decisive leadership in an AI-driven world.
Read More
Inside the courses, research, and hands-on learning defining wise, decisive leadership in an AI-driven world.
Read More
Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos
Success stories and strategies from high-scoring candidates.