Cognitive Faculties

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Cognitive Faculties

by komal » Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:27 am
Human beings have cognitive faculties that are superior to those of other animals, and once humans become aware of these, they cannot be made happy by anything that does not involve gratification of these faculties.

Which one of the following statements, if true, most calls into question the view above?

(A) Certain animals-dolphins and chimpanzees, for example-appear to be capable of rational communication.

(B) Many people familiar both with intellectual stimulation and with physical pleasures enjoy the latter more.

(C) Someone who never experienced classical music as a child will usually prefer popular music as an adult.

(D) Many people who are serious athletes consider themselves to be happy.

(E) Many people who are serious athletes love gourmet food.

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by bpgen » Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:33 am
It's B

First of all confirm you know the scientific meaning of 'cognitive' =>something to be processed mentally...

And the answer is for weakening the argument...therefore find sentence that will say that mental stimulation is not necessary for man(oops to be 'humans' ) to get enjoyment, which sentence=B is saying exactly.
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