Statement — The college administration has instructed all students to stop using cell phones within the college premises. Assumptions — I. Students will stop using cell phones on campus in response to the instruction. II. Students may continue to use cell phones on campus despite the instruction.
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Aif only Assumption I is implicit
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Bif only Assumption II is implicit
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CIf either Assumption I or II is implicit
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Dif neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
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Eif both Assumption I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:An administrative instruction is issued to influence behavior. For the instruction to be a sensible step toward the intended outcome, the issuer must believe that a meaningful portion of students will comply. Assuming that most will continue to violate the rule undercuts the utility of issuing the instruction and is not a necessary presupposition.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Directive: stop using cell phones within the premises.
- I: expectation of significant compliance.
- II: expectation of ongoing noncompliance despite the order.
Concept / Approach:Statement–assumption analysis focuses on minimal beliefs that make the statement rational. Compliance is necessary for the rule to achieve its aim. Anticipating continued violation is not required; the policy is issued to reduce or eliminate that behavior.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Map instruction to goal: restrict usage -> better discipline or attention.2) For this to work, students must respond by reducing usage (I).3) Assuming continued usage (II) is contrary to the point and not necessary.Verification / Alternative check:Even partial compliance validates the rationale. The instruction does not rely on predicting failure.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only II: contradicts the logic of issuing the rule.Either/Both: include an unnecessary pessimistic assumption.Neither: incorrect, because some expected compliance must exist.Common Pitfalls:Equating minimal required compliance with perfect compliance; the assumption is that compliance will be enough to matter.
Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.