17. The author of Passage 2 would most likely regard the "spate of recent popular books" (line 1) mentioned in Passage 1 with___
A. righteous indignation
B. informed skepticism
C. eager anticipation
D. sentimental regret
E. bewilderment
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18. The author of Passage 1 would most likely bolster the claim made in lines 99- -101 of Passage 2 ("But cognitively...the outcome") by explaining that___
A. the final moments of a game are frequently more exciting than the other moments of the game, and hence seem more relevant
B. the opinion of coaches is usually more informed, and hence more rational, than the opinion of sports fans
C. superstitious thinking applies as much to the end of a game as it does to the beginning of a game
D. the behavior in a basketball game is similar to the hunting behavior of our ancestors
E. our intuitions regarding sporting events are surprisingly reliable
19.Unlike Passage 1, Passage 2 discusses___
A. the procedures of a specific experiment
B. a mistaken assumption
C. the work of professional researchers
D. social behavior
E. human emotions
7. Which of the following best characterizes the individual perspectives presented in the two passages?___
A. The first suggests that we should put for faith in our intuition, while the second cautions us against irrational thinking.
B. The first examines the nature and origins of intuition from a scientific perspective, while the second analyzes dubious notions in sports.
C. The first is concerned with debunking a theory about intuition, while the second advocates intuitive thinking for improving sports performance.
D. The first provides an objective account of research on human intuition, while the second presents a first-person account of intuition at work.
E. The first focuses on the fallible nature of moral intuition, while the second argues that intuitive thinking is more reliable than many people think.
The rejection of the Impressionist exhibition by critics was caused by which of the following?___
A. The small number of paintings on display
B. Lack of interest in exhibitions by young artists
C. The similarity between all the paintings exhibited
D. Anger about seemingly poorly painted art