Resolve the Paradox

Introduction

• Mainly consists of 2 sets of contradictory premises.

• resolve or fix the discrepancy by finding a 3rd premise.  

• Language of contradiction present: But, however, yet, although, paradoxically, surprisingly.

• Only premises present without conclusion.     

• Answer choices can introduce new info.     

• Correct ans must conform to specifics of premises in stimulus.     

• On seeing the Argument we should think: "Why would those 2 things both happen?"     

• On seeing correct answer, we should say: "Oh okay, that makes sense now!!"

Wrong Answer Choices    

• option addresses both premises but does not resolve discrepancy in Q.     

• Reverse Logic Traps: Show that there is a discrepancy, instead of showing there isn't.     

• Address only 1 premise and not the other.     

• Destroys one side of the paradox.

Except Qs: Pick ans choice that does not explain the Paradox/ discrepancy.

Frequent Patterns:    

• An anti theft device is known to reduce theft, but cars using the anti theft device are stolen at a higher rate than cars without the device.          

○ Explanation: The device is placed on highly desirable cars that are prone to being stolen, and the device actually lessens the rate at which they are stolen.     

• A surgeon has a low success rate while operating, but the director of the hospital claims that he is the best in the staff.          

○ Explanation: The surgeon operates on the most complex and challenging cases.