LSAT 127 – Section 1 – Question 03

LSAT 127 - Section 1 - Question 03

December 2003

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Question
QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT127 S1 Q03
+LR
+Exp
Argument part +AP
Causal Reasoning +CausR
Net Effect +NetEff
Value Judgment +ValJudg
A
84%
164
B
3%
155
C
6%
155
D
4%
159
E
3%
157
136
146
155
 +Medium 147.168 +SubsectionMedium

Teacher: Participating in organized competitive athletics may increase a child’s strength and coordination. As critics point out, however, it also instills in those children who are not already well developed in these respects a feeling of inferiority that never really disappears. Yet, since research has shown that adults with feelings of inferiority become more successful than those free of such anxieties, funding for children’s athletic programs should not be eliminated.

Summarize Argument
The teacher believes funding for children’s athletic programs should not be eliminated. Although critics point out that participating in competitive athletics may lead to feelings of inferiority, research shows that adults with these feelings tend to become more successful than those without them. Additionally, the teacher notes that competitive athletics can increase a child’s strength and coordination, further supporting the argument.

Identify Argument Part
It is one of two premises that support the conclusion that funding for children’s competitive athletic programs should not be eliminated.

A
It is mentioned as one possible reason for adopting a policy for which the teacher suggests an additional reason.
The teacher mentions the benefit of increased strength and coordination to support the conclusion and also suggests another reason (the development of feelings of inferiority leading to future success) to continue funding for athletic programs.
B
It is a claim that the teacher attempts to refute with counterarguments.
The teacher does not attempt to refute this. The teacher believes this statement and uses it to support their main conclusion.
C
It is a hypothesis for which the teacher offers additional evidence.
The teacher does not provide additional evidence for this claim. This claim is used as evidence to support the teacher’s main conclusion
D
It is cited as an insufficient reason for eliminating funding for children’s athletic programs.
This is not a reason to *eliminate* funding. This is utilized as a reason to *not eliminate* funding.
E
It is cited as an objection that has been raised to the position that the teacher is supporting.
This is not an objection to the teacher’s argument. The teacher uses it as support for their argument

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