An art critic, by ridiculing an artwork, can undermine the pleasure one takes in it; conversely, by lavishing praise upon an artwork, an art critic can render the experience of viewing the artwork more pleasurable. So an artwork' s artistic merit can depend not only on the person who creates it but also on those who critically evaluate it. The conclusion can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed? ['Most people seek out critical reviews of particular artworks before viewing those works.', 'Most people lack the confidence necessary for making their own evaluations of art.', 'The merit of an artistic work is determined by the amount of pleasure it elicits.', 'The pleasure people take in something is typically influenced by what they think others feel about it.']