I just downloaded the 7Sage app and I'm curious what to set the background and distraction levels to in order to simulate a realistic exam setting. I usually study in complete silence, but this isn't how it'll be when I take the LSAT in July. Any suggestions on settings would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The conclusion in the stimulus is "This theory is wrong", and uses referential phrasing which refers to the initial hypothesis that longer lifespans result in a higher occurrence of Alzheimer's in women. The answer choice A acknowledges that this theory is wrong (which is our conclusion), BUT it also provides that alternative hypothesis (decreased estrogen). If we look at the other answer options, none of them say (or rephrase) the conclusion, "This theory is wrong".
The conclusion refutes the initial hypothesis.
B) shows support for the initial hypothesis that and increased risk of Alzheimer's is linked to older age (instead of refuting it like the conclusion)
C) again, does not refute the initial hypothesis, rather it seems to add to the premise (AKA the "recent study") that the stimulus provides.
D) Refers to the last statement in the stimulus, which is not related to the conclusion. The last sentence is more premise.
E) Says that testosterone is necessary.... Like J.Y. says in the video, we don't know if it is necessary for preventing Alzheimer's in older men. According to the stimulus, we don't know what testosterone is necessary for, and it doesn't refer to the conclusion at all.
-> I'd also like to point out that answer E) leads us towards the "answer choice E trick" that J.Y. explained in a previous Main Point lesson, where the intimidation of the stimulus, question, and answer can lead one to choose E out of desperation. Just take your time, read the question, and look for the key indicators and phrases.
Eliminate wrong answers by looking at the subject matter, if it's not matching what is in your conclusion (i.e. trying to derail you) then it's not the right answer.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
#help I'm still confused about this question. I chose D initially, and in the BR I stuck with D.
My reasoning:
A) didn't seem relevant because the question focuses on Cognitive Psychotherapy and conscious beliefs.
B) I felt that is was repetitive to the Premise/Conclusion, and wasn't adding anything new to strengthen.
C) saying that CP is the only method of psychotherapy for conscious beliefs doesn't mean it is effective.
D) It strengthened my belief that CP is more effective, but now as I write this, it seems to be that the word "helps" weakens the statement, because it is not directly focusing on CP and conscious belief.
E) Irrelevant. Don't care about other psychological states.
I think I just was really overwhelmed by the jargon. I think the word "focusing" in B is the key to understanding why it's the right/best choice. It emphasizes the effectiveness of CP with respect to conscious beliefs. Whereas D's use of the word "helps" isn't as strong a descriptor of CP's effectiveness.
@leahbeuk911 said:
The white noise/background sounds are helpful but I’d highly recommend actually taking the tests in a distracting environment. A public library is IMO the closest you can come to approximating test conditions. I recommend taking them in a variety of places so that no matter what happens on test day, you’ll be ready. Take some in complete silence. Take some in a library. Take some in a Starbucks or a mall. Mix it up! There’s no telling what level of distractions you’ll have on test day.
Thank you! I am actually going to take a practice LSAT tomorrow at the public library to see how it goes.