Challenging ChatGPT with tricky SAT reading comprehension exam questions

The "theory of mind and emotion" (empathy) challenge is taken from SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips, The Hardest SAT Reading Questions Ever, Samantha Lindsay: "Example 4: Paired Passages Question"

Paired passage questions contain some of the most difficult questions on the SAT Critical Reading section because they ask you to look at arguments from different viewpoints and make inferences about the views of passage authors.

Passage 1: 

"It was no coincidence that Charles Darwin, the 19th century naturalist, aimed to connect the mentality and emotionality of people with that of dogs, instead of, for example, pigeons or horses. Neither his theory of evolution nor any general understanding of biology required that he emphasize our similarity to dogs over other species. However, politically and emotionally, it was inevitable for an English gentleman who sought to make the idea of evolutionary continuity more acceptable. Darwin wrote that "dogs have something very similar to a conscience. They definitely have some degree of self-control...Dogs have long been considered the epitome of loyalty and obedience." Darwin was not the only one who believed that dogs possess human virtues. The traits of loyalty and obedience, combined with their expressive faces and bodies, explain why dogs are such beloved pets in many cultures. Depending on the breed and the individual dog, they can be noble, charming, affectionate, and trustworthy. While all dog owners should appreciate these and other endearing traits in their pets, it does not mean that the intelligence of a highly intelligent primate like a chimpanzee is part of the deal. Scientists generally believe that chimpanzees have greater reasoning abilities than dogs. However, many people still think that dogs are smarter than chimpanzees due to our emotional ties and familiarity with them. We apply the same unwritten rules to our fellow humans: the age-old in-group, out-group dynamic. People who are similar to us, whether they belong to the same organizations, enjoy the same activities, or are simply around us more often, are considered part of our in-group. Dogs, due to their close proximity to their owners, are certainly part of the in-group. The intensity of our relationship with dogs naturally leads us to attribute high-level mental abilities to them, regardless of whether they truly possess these intelligence points. We like them, so we think positively of them."

Passage 2: 

"Nobody could believe dispassionately in the totality of positive and negative reinforcement after seeing the pure intelligence shining in the face of a border collie intent upon helping a shepherd herd sheep"

Puzzle A: Author 1 about Author 2

Based on Passage 2, the author of Passage 1 would most likely appear to the author of Passage 2 as:

A. a neutral observer of animal behavior

B. well informed concerning research into animal intelligence

C. having a deep fondness for border collies and therefore overestimating them

D. having little respect for traditional scientific research

?

Puzzle B: Author 2 about Author 1

Based on Passage 1, the author of Passage 2 would most likely appear to the author of Passage 1 as:

A. a neutral observer of animal behavior

B. well informed concerning research into animal intelligence

C. having a deep fondness for border collies and therefore overestimating them

D. having little respect for traditional scientific research

?

[Spoiler alert]

OpenAI ChatGPT's answers:

Based on Passage 2, the author of Passage 1 would most likely appear to the author of Passage 2 as A. a neutral observer of animal behavior.

Based on Passage 1, the author of Passage 2 would most likely appear to the author of Passage 1 as:

C. having a deep fondness for border collies and therefore overestimating them.

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