Directions: The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of arguments, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
During an ongoing conversation between Linda and Sana, Lina asked, " Can you predict which couples will and which won’t be together and happy five years later from now by just studying their arguments?"
To this Sana replied, "Yes! their emotional reactivity and their responsiveness in their arguments help me to predict their future. The level of mutual compromise and acceptance is all I need to study."
According to the viewpoint of Sana, what kind of behaviour was she expecting from a couple which is built to last?
1
They discuss the topic, taking care to be sensitive about the partner’s viewpoint.
2
They typically have a dominant spouse who takes control and thus they never argue.
3
They avoid the topic altogether and the ‘elephant in the room’ is always ignored.
4
They discuss the topic but stay firm on their point, which shows their beliefs in honest communication.
5
They will agree with each other keeping their own viewpoints aside.