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Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "People who forgive quickly lead more peaceful lives."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ Everyone who forgives will automatically become peaceful.
2️⃣ Forgiveness reduces anger and brings emotional balance for many individuals.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

AOnly 2

BOnly 1

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Interpret psychology
The statement links forgiveness to peace, implying emotional benefit, not universal law.
Step 2: Evaluate assumptions
Assumption 1 — Everyone who forgives becomes peaceful — absolute and not implied.
Assumption 2 — Forgiveness lowers anger and stress — reasonable and implicit.
Final Answer:
Only 2 is implicit. → Option A
Quick Check:
Look for a psychological mechanism (A2), not a rule for everyone ✅

Quick Trick: Emotional statements imply tendency, not universal outcome.

Common Mistakes:

Assuming cause applies to all people equally.

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