LSAT 126 – Section 1 – Question 18

LSAT 126 - Section 1 - Question 18

October 2008

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QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT126 S1 Q18
+LR
Main conclusion or main point +MC
A
6%
157
B
7%
159
C
18%
160
D
2%
154
E
67%
164
141
154
166
 +Harder 146.126 +SubsectionMedium

There is little plausibility to the claim that it is absurd to criticize anyone for being critical. Obviously, people must assess one another and not all assessments will be positive. However, there is wisdom behind the injunction against being judgmental. To be judgmental is not merely to assess someone negatively, but to do so prior to a serious effort at understanding.

Summarize Argument: Counter-Position
The author says advice against being judgmental is wise. This is because being judgmental is assessing someone before trying to understand. This argument identifies an exception to a claim. The context highlights claim that people should never criticize others for assessing each other negatively. The authors argument says this is not true in cases where one is being judgmental.

Identify Conclusion
The conclusion is the principle the author thinks is wise: “there is wisdom behind the injunction against being judgmental.”

A
To be judgmental is to assess someone negatively prior to making a serious effort at understanding.
This is support for why advice against being judgmental is wise. It shows why being judgmental is wrong.
B
It is absurd to criticize anyone for being critical.
This is the claim provided in the context - to which the author identifies an exception.
C
There is some plausibility to the claim that it is absurd to criticize anyone for being critical.
This inaccurately restates the context. The author says there is “little” plausibility, not “some”.
D
Not all assessments people make of one another will be positive.
This is also part of the context. It is a concession point before the author provides an argument.
E
There is wisdom behind the injunction against being judgmental.
This restates the conclusion verbatim. This is what the author is ultimately arguing - the advice to avoid judging is wise.

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