MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question 108: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 108
2. Which of the following statements, if true, would most undermine the author's characterization of Smith?
- A. Smith extrapolated his theories from real-life observations.
- B. Smith's work was wholly theoretical.
- C. Smith based part of his work on an older idea.
- D. Smith's theory influenced the work of later economists.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B This is a Weaken question.
A: No. The author characterizes Smith as forming an abstract principle out of real-life experience (paragraph 3.) Therefore, this choice is consistent, not inconsistent, with the passage.
B: Yes. The author stresses the real-life evidence formulating Smith's theories, and the real-life impact they had (see paragraph 2 for examples). Therefore this statement, if true, would undermine the author's characterization of Smith.
C: No. Smith did base his work in part on the work of Hutchenson and de Mandeville (see paragraphs 1 and 2). This choice is consistent with the passage.
D: No. The author states that Smith's work laid the foundation of all subsequent economic studies (see paragraph 6). This choice is consistent with the passage.