LSAT 110 – Section 3 – Question 02

LSAT 110 - Section 3 - Question 02

June 2001

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PT110 S3 Q02
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Resolve reconcile or explain +RRE
A
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152
B
1%
156
C
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157
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98%
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125
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To acquire a better understanding of the structure and development of the human personality, some psychologists study the personalities of animals.

"Surprising" Phenomenon
Why do scientists study animals’ personalities to understand human personalities?

Objective
The correct answer must fail to identify a difference between humans and animals that explains why scientists would choose to study animal personalities rather than human personalities.

A
The actions of humans and animals are believed to be motivated by similar instincts, but these instincts are easier to discern in animals.
This explains why psychologists would study animals to learn about human personalities. Animals provide results more readily, and those results can be translated to understand human behavior.
B
The law forbids certain experiments on humans but permits them on animals.
This explains why psychologists would study animals to learn about humans. Some experiments would be illegal to perform on humans, but are legal to perform on animals.
C
It is generally less expensive to perform experiments on animals than it is to perform them on humans.
This explains why psychologists would opt to experiment on animals rather than humans. Animal studies are less expensive and thus more accessible for researchers.
D
Proper understanding of human personality is thought to provide a model for better understanding the personality of animals.
This flips the desired relationship on its head. Psychologists are studying animals to understand human personalities, not the reverse.
E
Field observations of the behavior of young animals often inspire insightful hypotheses about human personality development.
This explains why psychologists would opt to study animals over humans. Observing animals can generate insights into human personality that studies of humans alone cannot.

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