PT74.S3.Q21 (P3) - to a neuroscientist

yhchoi1687

Hello!
I was confused between (B) and (C).
I thought the basic structure of argument in passage A is that since something has a bad assumption, so it doesn't work and thus must not be used.
I understand (C) is a good answer choice, but I wonder how (B) is different from (C).
It seems economic models, which presume rationality of actors, have indeed a bad assumption, so it must not be used to predict human behavior.
I would appreciate if you clarify difference between (B) and (C) and explain me why (C) is better than (B).

Thanks!
https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-74-section-3-passage-3-passage/
https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-74-section-3-passage-3-questions/

Wind-Up Bird

I think one of the biggest differences between B and C involves the last sentence of both answer choices. B is arguing that "because the models are based on a mistaken assumption, they don't work". However, the final paragraph of the passage argues for an alternative approach to the current punitive system ("the law should focus on deterring future harms...").

Answer choice C is more analagous in this respect. C also mentions that a system is based on a mistaken assumption while arguing that the system should be replaced, rather than solely stating that the system is broken.