LSAT 3 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q14

LR Question 14 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Pamela: Physicians training for a medical specialty serve…

QUESTION TYPE: Strengthen

CONCLUSION: Pamela argues that residents should have shorter shifts, so that they are better rested and less likely to make mistakes.

Quincy has argued that this training regimen has worked well in the past: why change it?

ANALYSIS: Quincy’s argument is decent. We need to show that something has changed if we want to strengthen Pamela’s argument.

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1. This would strengthen Quincy, since the training regimen worked well in the past.
2. CORRECT. If patients are now more seriously ill then residents may need to make more difficult decisions when treating them. This strengthens Pamela’s argument that they must be well rested.
3. This strengthens Quincy’s argument that residents should serve long shifts.
4. This is a fluffy, useless answer. Pamela is arguing about all residents, without making any distinctions by specialty.
5. Same as C. This strengthens Quincy’s argument that longer shifts are a good idea.

Recap: The question begins with “Pamela: Physicians training for a medical specialty serve”. It is a Strengthen question. Learn more about LSAT Strengthen questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.