LSAT 129 – Section 2 – Question 02

LSAT 129 - Section 2 - Question 02

June 2009

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PT129 S2 Q02
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A
95%
165
B
1%
156
C
1%
155
D
0%
139
E
3%
157
125
135
144
 +Easier 144.702 +SubsectionEasier

Long-distance runners use two different kinds of cognitive strategies: “associative” and “dissociative.” Associative strategies involve attending closely to physical sensations, while dissociative strategies involve mostly ignoring physical sensations. Associative strategies, unlike dissociative ones, require so much concentration that they result in mental exhaustion lasting more than a day. Since it is important for long-distance runners to enter a race mentally refreshed, _______.

Summary
Long-distance runners either use an “associative” or “dissociative” strategy. Associative strategies closely tune runners into physical sensations, while dissociative strategies ignore physical sensations. Unlike dissociative strategies, associative strategies require concentration to the point of causing mental exhaustion lasting more than a day. For long-distance runners, it is important to go into a race mentally fresh.

Strongly Supported Conclusions
Long-distance runners should probably not use associative strategies while running the day before a race.

A
long-distance runners should not rely heavily on associative strategies during training the day before they run in a race
This answer is strongly supported. Since we know from the stimulus that associative strategies can cause mental exhaustion lasting more than one day, and long-distance runners need to enter a race mentally refreshed, they should not rely heavily on these strategies.
B
unless they regularly train using associative strategies, long-distance runners should use dissociative strategies during races
This answer is unsupported. The stimulus never suggested what strategy a long-distance runner should use during a race. Rather, the stimulus is about strategies runners use before a race.
C
maximizing the benefits of training for long-distance running involves frequently alternating associative and dissociative strategies
This answer is unsupported. The stimulus never suggested to alternate between strategies. The pros and cons of each strategy were simply stated as a matter of fact.
D
long-distance runners are about evenly divided between those who use dissociative strategies during races and those who use associative strategies during races
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know from the stimulus what proportion of long-distance runners use either strategy when running. It is possible that most (or none) use one over the other.
E
in long-distance running, dissociative strategies are generally more effective for a day’s training run than are associative strategies
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know whether dissociative strategies are more effective than associative strategies. The stimulus simply states the pros and cons of each as a matter of fact.

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