Those whose view is described above hold inconsistent beliefs if they also believe that

kristinasef September 12, 2016

Weaken?

Why can't this be translated as "weaken"? I think I'm having trouble applying this to questions. For example, You believe all tomatoes are fruit. But you also believe all tomatoes are vegetables, Why would "you also believe all tomatoes are vegetables" be considered false? What would weaken it?

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Mehran September 14, 2016

@kristinasef the keyword in this question stem is "inconsistent."

"Inconsistent" means we are looking for something that directly contradicts the information set forth in the stimulus (i.e. cannot be true).

This is a very different criteria than an answer choice that merely weakens the stimulus.

Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions.

kristinasef September 14, 2016

Ah, I didn't pay attention to "inconsistent." Thank you! I understand now.