In research designed to investigate the possibility of animals develop

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In research designed to investigate the possibility of animals developing friendship with other, unrelated, members of their species, a group of 29 chimpanzees were reared together for 15 years. At the end of that time the chimps were presented with two options for obtaining food: press a lever and feed themselves, or press another identical lever and feed themselves, and at the same time deliver food to the chimp next door. (The chimps were able to see each other).  The researchers found that the chimps were no more likely to choose the lever that fed a neighbor . The researchers concluded that the chimps had no concept of friendship. However, one critic has suggested that the animals were in an artificial environment from which little can be concluded, and that, at the least,  the test ought to have involved the animals being able to touch .

A. The first is a position that the critic opposes. The second is a position that the critic supports.

B. The first is an observation that supports the researchers' position. The second is an observation that opposes the researchers's position.

C. The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion. The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding.

D. The first is an observation that supports the critic's conclusion. The second is the critic's conclusion.

E. The first is part of the evidence that the critic disputes. The second is a suggestion that the researchers do not accept.

sanjitscorps18 · Answer

A. The first is a position that the critic opposes. The second is a position that the critic supports.
--> The critic does not necessarily oppose the researcher's part. The second part is not a position that can be supported. It is basically being pushed by the critic as a position that should have been included for better experimentation

B. The first is an observation that supports the researchers' position. The second is an observation that opposes the researchers's position.
--> The first part is correct. However, the second position does not oppose the researcher's position. It could only enhance the experimental environment as per the critic.

C. The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion. The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding.
 --> Correct. The bold statements have been correctly identified.
 
D. The first is an observation that supports the critic's conclusion. The second is the critic's conclusion.
--> Incorrect about the first statement. The critic does not support it.

E. The first is part of the evidence that the critic disputes. The second is a suggestion that the researchers do not accept.
--> The argument does not suggest that the researchers do not accept the suggestion in the second bold statement

IMHO Option C

yashbabu · Answer

IMO -C
It can’t be B because of 2nd part it’s not opposing a position i.e conclusion. 
It’s imp to identify conclusion properly

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dreamknight · Answer

In research designed to investigate the possibility of animals developing friendship with other, unrelated, members of their species, a group of 29 chimpanzees were reared together for 15 years. At the end of that time the chimps were presented with two options for obtaining food: press a lever and feed themselves, or press another identical lever and feed themselves, and at the same time deliver food to the chimp next door. (The chimps were able to see each other).  The researchers found that the chimps were no more likely to choose the lever that fed a neighbor.  The researchers concluded that the chimps had no concept of friendship. However, one critic has suggested that the animals were in an artificial environment from which little can be concluded, and that, at the least,  the test ought to have involved the animals being able to touch .

A.  The first is a position that the critic opposes. The second is a position that the critic supports. - wrong 
The first is a position that the critic opposes. - False -> The first is a finding. the critic doesn't oppose the finding but oppose the researchers conclusion that the chimps had no concept of friendship.
The second is a position that the critic supports- False -> the second is not a position. It is a suggestion by the critic.

B.  The first is an observation that supports the researchers' position. The second is an observation that opposes the researchers' position. - wrong 
The first is an observation that supports the researchers' position - True
The second is an observation that opposes the researchers' position - False - Second is not an observation, its a suggestion.

C.  The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion. The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding. - correct 
The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion - true
The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding - true

D.  The first is an observation that supports the critic's conclusion. The second is the critic's conclusion. - wrong 
The first is an observation that supports the critic's conclusion - false -> The first is an observation that supports the researchers' conclusion
The second is the critic's conclusion - false -> Second is not a conclusion, its a suggestion

E.  The first is part of the evidence that the critic disputes. The second is a suggestion that the researchers do not accept. - wrong 
The first is part of the evidence that the critic disputes - False -> the critic doesn't dispute the observation
The second is a suggestion that the researchers do not accept - false -> The second is a suggestion, but the paragraph doesn't give any information whether the researchers accept or reject the suggestion

rkhosla · Answer

A. The first is a position that the critic opposes( first the finding whose conclusion the critic opposes)  The second is a position that the critic supports. its a suggestion not a position

B. The first is an observation that supports the researchers' position first is a finding/fact, may be an observation) . The second is an observation that opposes the researchers's position. its a suggestion not an observation

C. The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion correct . The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding. correct

D. The first is an observation that supports the critic's conclusion we are not given any critic's conclusion . The second is the critic's conclusion. its a suggestion not a conclusion

E. The first is part of the evidence that the critic disputes. The second is a suggestion that the researchers do not accept.

A_Nishith · Answer

C. The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion. The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding. - correct
The first is a finding on which the researchers base their conclusion - true
The second is a suggestion that might cast doubt on that finding - true

Answer: C

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