Q5 - Marissa: Existing zoning regulations must be loosened

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Question Type:
ID the Disagreement. We're looking for the word each would define differently.

Stimulus Breakdown:
Marisa: Regulations bad. They make property values low.

Tyne: We need regulations to protect natural areas!

Answer Anticipation:
It seems the big disconnect here is between the two on value. Marisa speaks to property values (dollars and cents); Tyne the value of nature (a more ephemeral value).

Correct Answer:
(D)

Answer Choice Analysis:
(A) They are both talking about zoning regulations, so they're on the same page here.

(B) They are both talking about developers and development of natural areas into condos (or similar things), so they're on the same page here, as well.

(C) Marisa thinks the regulations will stop development, and so does Tyne. They just disagree over whether that's a good thing, but they agree on the prohibitive nature of current regulations.

(D) Bingo. Marisa cares about property values; Tyne is a tree hugger (said with affection by a fellow tree hugger).

(E) They both agree that these regulations are having a significant effect, so they're aligned here.

Takeaway/Pattern: Before picking an answer in a question similar to this one, be sure to define the word in the answer you're selecting for each individual.

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