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In the earliest video games, the player typically controlled the movements of a simple icon on the screen. But in newer video games, players often control the movements of detailed human figures- a feature possible because of the greater technical sophistication of these games. It is hard for players to identify with these figures, since the players can see that the figures represent other people. Thus, in this respect the technical sophistication of the newer video games often makes them less compelling to players.
The conclusion of the argument can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen.
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games.
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be.
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify
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The conclusion of the argument can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen.
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games.
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be.
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify
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The answer is (D).
This question can be solved Logically, by reading carefully and looking for hidden assumptions.
The argument can be boiled down to this: Since new games have detailed characters, they are harder to identify with, and thus they are less compelling. In other words we have there factors which lead to each other: detailed characters > less identification > less compelling. While the first causation is explicitly explained (It is hard for players to identify with these figures, since the players can see that the figures represent other people ), the second isn't - it's only implied. Thus, the answer must the assumption that lack of identification makes something not compelling. This is exactly what D tells us.
Another way to go about this is reviewing the answers, and weighing where assuming each will lead us:
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen. this doesn't help - we already know that this is true for most video games. Whether there are a few for which it isn't is unimportant to the general point being made
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games. This weakens the argument being made, which is that technical sophistication makes games less compelling
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures. this may strengthen the point made, but it is not necessary in order for it to be true. the argument is about the fact that people don't identify with players, not about the few who do.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be. this must be assumed - if not, the connection between the last two sentences is completely unclear: how does the fact that technology has lessened identification lead into technology making games less compelling?
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify. While this may be true, we don't need it to be: we need the opposite direction to be true: difficulty identifying leads to less compelling, not the reverse.
This question can be solved Logically, by reading carefully and looking for hidden assumptions.
The argument can be boiled down to this: Since new games have detailed characters, they are harder to identify with, and thus they are less compelling. In other words we have there factors which lead to each other: detailed characters > less identification > less compelling. While the first causation is explicitly explained (It is hard for players to identify with these figures, since the players can see that the figures represent other people ), the second isn't - it's only implied. Thus, the answer must the assumption that lack of identification makes something not compelling. This is exactly what D tells us.
Another way to go about this is reviewing the answers, and weighing where assuming each will lead us:
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen. this doesn't help - we already know that this is true for most video games. Whether there are a few for which it isn't is unimportant to the general point being made
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games. This weakens the argument being made, which is that technical sophistication makes games less compelling
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures. this may strengthen the point made, but it is not necessary in order for it to be true. the argument is about the fact that people don't identify with players, not about the few who do.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be. this must be assumed - if not, the connection between the last two sentences is completely unclear: how does the fact that technology has lessened identification lead into technology making games less compelling?
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify. While this may be true, we don't need it to be: we need the opposite direction to be true: difficulty identifying leads to less compelling, not the reverse.
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In the earliest video games, the player typically controlled the movements of a simple icon on the screen. But in newer video games, players often control the movements of detailed human figures- a feature possible because of the greater technical sophistication of these games. It is hard for players to identify with these figures, since the players can see that the figures represent other people. Thus, in this respect the technical sophistication of the newer video games often makes them less compelling to players.
The conclusion of the argument can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen. We are not concerned about other technically sophisticated games.
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games. Reasons why some earlier games were less compelling is not relevant.
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures. We are trying to find out why such sophisticated technology makes it less compelling to some players, but we do not care about those people who find them compelling. And hence this is not the right answer choice.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be. This explains why the player cannot find the newer games less interesting. Right choice.
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify Incorrect. It is trying to establish the fact based on assumptions which need not be true.
The conclusion of the argument can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
(A) There are no newer, more technically sophisticated video games in which the player controls the movements of a simple icon on the screen. We are not concerned about other technically sophisticated games.
(B) Most early video games in which the player controlled a simple icon on the screen were in other respects less compelling to players than newer video games. Reasons why some earlier games were less compelling is not relevant.
(C) The technical sophistication necessary for creating detailed human figures in video games cannot in itself make those video games fully compelling even to players who identify with those figures. We are trying to find out why such sophisticated technology makes it less compelling to some players, but we do not care about those people who find them compelling. And hence this is not the right answer choice.
(D) When players cannot easily identify with the figure or icon whose movements they control in a video game, they usually find that game less compelling than it otherwise would be. This explains why the player cannot find the newer games less interesting. Right choice.
(E) If some aspect of a video game's technical sophistication makes it less compelling to players, then that video game contains a human figure with whom it is difficult for players to identify Incorrect. It is trying to establish the fact based on assumptions which need not be true.
