Critical Reasoning: Conclusion Strengthening Questions
Internet social networks allow people to interact by chatting or by sending messages, photos, or videos. This form of communication presents solutions to a number of problems and provides us with yet another way to stay in contact, but it cannot replace face-to-face social interaction. Clearly, a trend towards communicating through technology instead of face-to-face will have a negative outcome for society.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the author's conclusion?
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]Since the argument does not involve the financial aspect of Internet communication, this answer choice neither supports nor weakens the conclusion.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice is irrelevant to the argument. The fact that there will be more methods of Internet communication does not support or weaken the conclusion.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]By providing a positive example of the capabilities of Internet communication, this answer choice weakens the conclusion. Remember, you are looking for a statement that supports it.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]By providing a positive example of the capabilities of Internet communication, this answer choice weakens the conclusion. Remember, you are looking for a statement that supports it.
Great!
[[snippet]]By providing a specific example of a negative effect Internet communication might have, this answer choice supports the conclusion that such communication will have a negative effect on society.
