LSAT 130 – Section 4 – Question 03

LSAT 130 - Section 4 - Question 03

September 2009

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Question
QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT130 S4 Q03
+LR
Main conclusion or main point +MC
Causal Reasoning +CausR
A
85%
164
B
0%
153
C
1%
154
D
13%
160
E
0%
147
122
138
153
 +Easier 146.168 +SubsectionMedium

The reason music with a simple recurring rhythm exerts a strong primordial appeal is that it reminds us of the womb environment. After all, the first sound heard within the womb is the comforting sound of the mother’s regular heartbeat. So in taking away from us the warmth and security of the womb, birth also takes away a primal and constant source of comfort. Thus it is extremely natural that in seeking sensations of warmth and security throughout life, people would be strongly drawn toward simple recurring rhythmic sounds.

Summarize Argument: Causal Explanation
The argument is an explanation for why music with a simple recurring rhythm is appealing. The author argues that the reason for this appeal is that it reminds humans of the womb. The author supports the argument by saying the mother’s regular heartbeat is a source of comfort in the womb. Birth takes away the comfort of the womb, including that sound. Therefore, in seeking comfort, it is natural that people are drawn to recurring rhythms that sound like the heartbeat in the womb.

Identify Conclusion
The conclusion is the author’s explanation for why particular music is appealing: “The reason music with a simple recurring rhythm exerts a strong primordial appeal is that it reminds us of the womb environment.”

A
The explanation of the strong primordial appeal of music with a simple recurring rhythm is that it reminds us of the womb environment.
This accurately paraphrases the conclusion. The author is reasoning (explaining) why the music with a simple recurring rhythm has this strong primordial appeal - it reminds us of the womb environment.
B
The comforting sound of the mother’s regular heartbeat is the first sound that is heard inside the womb.
This is support for the explanation the author provides. There is a regular rhythm in the womb - this helps explain why the rhythmic music is appealing.
C
Birth deprives us of a primal and constant source of comfort when it takes away the warmth and security of the womb.
This is support for the explanation the author provides. It helps us to understand why a regular rhythm is associated with comfort.
D
People seek sensations of warmth and security throughout life because birth takes away the warmth and security of the womb.
This is support for the explanation the author provides. It helps us to understand why people are drawn to comforting rhythms.
E
The comforting sound of the mother’s regular heartbeat is a simple recurring rhythmic sound.
This is an unstated premise/assumption - the mother’s regular heartbeat is similar to recurring rhythmic sounds in music. This assumption supports the explanation the author provides.

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