LSAT Practice Test

What conclusion can be drawn from the premise "since we need to have many different interests to sustain us"?

1. We need fewer interests

2. Scientists are always correct

3. We need more interests

4. The scientists' belief must be incorrect

The correct answer is: The scientists' belief must be incorrect

The premise states that "we need to have many different interests to sustain us." The conclusion drawn is that the scientists' belief must be incorrect. This is because the premise implies that having many different interests is necessary for sustaining oneself, which contradicts the scientists' belief that we need fewer interests. This conclusion is logical based on the information provided in the premise. Option A can be eliminated because it goes against the premise. Option B is unrelated to the premise and can be eliminated. Option C is not supported by the premise, which states that having many different interests is necessary, not that we need even more interests. The correct answer is D because it directly addresses the inconsistency between the premise and the scientists' belief.