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16. (D)
Question Type: Assumption
This is an assumption question in disguise. Let’s take a moment and identify the important elements of this argument. The conclusion is that such incentives are unethical. The evidence for why this is true is that such incentives encourage people to engage in a behavior that risks damaging the integrity of their relationships. We’re looking for a principle (or assumption) that bridges the gap between the evidence and the conclusion, and we find this best expressed in answer choice (D).

(A) is tempting, but it addresses the ethicality of the people who exploit their friendships. The conclusion is about the ethicality of the company.
(B) is incorrect. The argument concludes that a policy is unethical, but nowhere in the evidence is it determined that it is unethical to gather information in a particular way.
(C) is incorrect. The company is not deliberately damaging the integrity of its customers’ personal relationships. This is merely a side effect of the policy, not an intended purpose.
(E) never discusses the ethicality of the company’s practice.