LSAT Practice Test

Which of the answer choices exhibits a flawed pattern of reasoning most similar to that in the argument above?

1. Parallel Flaw

2. Comparison Error

3. Chain of Reasoning

4. Appeal to Emotion

The correct answer is: Parallel Flaw

In this question, the correct answer is A, Parallel Flaw. The argument in the passage presents a flawed pattern of reasoning, where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises given. Parallel Flaw refers to a similar flawed pattern of reasoning where the conclusion does not align with the premises in an argument. Option B, Comparison Error, is not the correct answer because although the argument involves making a comparison between two things (students and professionals), the flaw lies not in the comparison itself but in the faulty reasoning within the argument. Option C, Chain of Reasoning, is not the correct answer because a chain of reasoning typically involves a series of logical steps leading to a conclusion. In the argument given, the flaw is not in the sequence of reasoning but rather in the logical connection between the premises and the conclusion. Option D, Appeal to Emotion, is not the correct answer as there is no evident appeal to emotion in the argument provided. The flaw in the argument lies in the logical reasoning rather than an appeal to emotions to support the conclusion. Therefore, the answer A, Parallel Flaw, best captures the similarity in flawed reasoning patterns as seen in the argument presented in the passage.