PrepTest 83, Section 3, Question 4

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Editorial: It is common to find essays offering arguments that seem to show that our nation is in decline. There is no cause for alarm, however. The anxious tone of these essays shows that the problem is with the psychological state of their writers rather than with the actual condition of our nation.

Editorial: It is common to find essays offering arguments that seem to show that our nation is in decline. There is no cause for alarm, however. The anxious tone of these essays shows that the problem is with the psychological state of their writers rather than with the actual condition of our nation.

Editorial: It is common to find essays offering arguments that seem to show that our nation is in decline. There is no cause for alarm, however. The anxious tone of these essays shows that the problem is with the psychological state of their writers rather than with the actual condition of our nation.

Editorial: It is common to find essays offering arguments that seem to show that our nation is in decline. There is no cause for alarm, however. The anxious tone of these essays shows that the problem is with the psychological state of their writers rather than with the actual condition of our nation.

Question
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Which one of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the editorial�s reasoning?

The editorial dismisses a claim without considering any reasons presented in arguments for that claim.

The editorial compares two situations without considering the obvious differences between them.

The editorial confuses claims about a cultural decline with claims about a political decline.

The editorial overlooks the possibility that the nation is neither thriving nor in decline.

The editorial dismisses a particular view while offering evidence that actually supports that view.

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