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PrepTest 73, Passage 3, Question 19

Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The content provides a detailed explanation on how to approach a specific LSAT question that asks for a claim attributed to Marcuse, highlighting the importance of identifying details directly stated in the passage.
  • The correct answer is often explicitly stated in the passage, requiring careful reading to identify.
  • Synonyms and rephrasing are common tactics used in the LSAT to test understanding of the passage.
  • Marcuse's theory, which is central to the question, is primarily discussed in the second paragraph of the passage.
  • The question demonstrates how to distinguish between correct and incorrect answers by closely analyzing Marcuse's views on modern society and advertising.
  • It emphasizes the necessity of understanding the distinction between real and false needs as per Marcuse's theory.
Chapters
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Understanding Detail Questions
00:22
Identifying Marcuse's Theory
01:19
Distinguishing Between Real and False Needs