GAMSAT Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences Flashcards

Which section of the GAMSAT assesses reasoning in humanities and social sciences through interpretation of written texts and visual materials?

Answer: Section I

Section I of the GAMSAT tests reasoning in humanities and social sciences using texts, cartoons, poems, and other materials.

In GAMSAT Section I, a passage argues that urban green spaces reduce stress. Which type of reasoning is the author primarily using?

Answer: Inductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations (green spaces reduce stress) to a general conclusion, which is the pattern used in this argument.

When answering GAMSAT Section I questions about poetry, which literary device involves attributing human qualities to non-human objects?

Answer: Personification

Personification is a literary device that gives human characteristics or emotions to non-human entities, objects, or abstract ideas.

A GAMSAT humanities passage presents a philosophical argument. Which fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?

Answer: Ad hominem

Ad hominem is the logical fallacy of attacking the character of the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument's content.

In GAMSAT social science passages, which sociological concept describes the unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior in social groups?

Answer: Norms

Norms are the shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within social groups, existing across cultures and societies.

Which reading strategy is most effective for GAMSAT Section I when encountering an unfamiliar humanities passage?

Answer: Identifying the main argument and tone before addressing specific questions

Identifying the main argument and overall tone of a passage before answering questions helps efficiently locate relevant details in GAMSAT Section I.