Question ID:PT57 S2 Q21 Passage:Editorial:  It is a travesty of justice, social critics say, that we can launch rockets into outer space but cannot solve social problems that have plagued humanity. The assumption underlying this assertion is that there are greater difficulties involved in a space launch than are involved in ending long-standing social problems, which in turn suggests that a government's failure to achieve the latter is simply a case of misplaced priorities. The criticism is misplaced, however, for rocket technology is much simpler than the human psyche, and until we adequately understand the human psyche we cannot solve the great social problems.  Stem:The statement that rocket technology is much simpler than the human psyche plays which one of the following roles in the editorial's argument? Correct Answer Choice:EChoice A:It is cited as a possible objection to the argument's conclusion. Choice B:According to the argument, it is a fact that has misled some social critics. Choice C:It is the argument's conclusion. Choice D:It is claimed to be a false assumption on which the reasoning that the argument seeks to undermine rests. Choice E:It is used by the argument to attempt to undermine the reasoning behind a viewpoint.