PrepTest 94+, Section 4, Question 17

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Different cultures have independently reached the conclusion that ingesting honey daily promotes vigor and longevity. Thus, unless strong evidence emerges contradicting this conclusion, we should assume that it is true.

Question

The pattern of reasoning in which one of the following is most similar to that in the argument above?

Three engineers have inspected the bridge, and each has independently concluded that it is safe. So unless good evidence emerges that the bridge is unsafe, it should be considered safe.

Numerous studies have concluded that most people benefit from weight-training exercises. Thus, since no other form of exercise has been shown to be more beneficial, most people should be encouraged to exercise with weights.

The members of an independent group of scientists have concluded that human activities over the last century have disrupted global weather patterns. Thus, unless these scientists are working from questionable assumptions, we should conclude that their assessment is correct.

Three theater critics, none of whom had any influence on the others, said that Tales in Tokyo was not worth the price of admission. Thus, unless each of these critics happened to attend the play on the same night, it is unlikely that the play will be successful.

Several different physicians examined Janet, and none could agree on a diagnosis. Therefore, unless new evidence shows that Janet is unhealthy, she should instead assume that she is healthy.

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