June 2007, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 23
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PrepTest 123 (June 2007), LR2
Summary
The essence of flaw questions on the LSAT is to identify errors within an argument by dissecting its conclusion and evidence, using a specific example to illustrate how to approach and solve these questions.
- Flaw questions require breaking down the argument into its conclusion and evidence.
- The example provided demonstrates a common flaw: assuming that because something is motivated by selfishness, it must be unreliable.
- Identifying the flaw involves understanding that selfish motivations do not necessarily lead to falsehoods.
- The correct answer choice (D) highlights that a promise's reliability is not undermined by the speaker's selfish motivations.
- Other answer choices are dismissed by closely analyzing the argument's logic and avoiding extremes or misinterpretations.
Chapters
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Understanding Flaw Questions
00:52
Identifying the Flaw
01:07
Analyzing Answer Choices