PrepTest 104, Section 3, Question 26
Freud's essay on "The Uncanny" can be said(458 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(8 more words not shown)
- Aapproving of Bettelheim's(10 more words not shown)
- Bappalled at Bettelheim's(9 more words not shown)
- Cunimpressed with Bettelheim's(2 more words not shown)
- Dskeptical of Bettelheim's(6 more words not shown)
- Eappreciative of Bettelheim's(4 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
The writer has reservations, but the overall response is positive. Bettelheim's apparent ignorance of a critical tradition is acknowledged; nevertheless, his book is called “a splendid achievement” and praised for its useful insights. Our answer needs to preserve that praise without pretending every part of his work is endorsed.
Working the answers
- A
The approving tone sounds right, but Bettelheim doesn't reject Freudian interpretation. He applies it to fairy tales. This praises him for the opposite of what he does.
- B
The ignorance is mentioned, but “appalled” misstates the reaction. The sentence turns from that limitation to explicit praise.
- C
We aren't given a negative assessment of his research methods. The writer emphasizes the book's useful ideas and insights.
- D
Doubts we might personally have about the theory aren't the writer's attitude. The account is presented appreciatively, not as a skeptical challenge to its therapeutic claims.
- ECorrect
“A splendid achievement” supports appreciation of the accomplishment; the description of helpful insights into young children’s reading and comprehension supports the practical value (paragraph 3). Both parts match the expressed judgment.
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