LSAT 127 | Section 1 | Logical Reasoning: Q16

LR Question 16 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Psychologist: The obligation to express gratitude cannot…

QUESTION TYPE: Role in Argument

CONCLUSION: The obligation to express gratitude cannot be expressed anonymously.

REASONING: Human psychology is driven by personal interaction. Therefore, we can only reinforce positive behaviors if gratitude is expressed publicly. Hence, the obligation to express gratitude must be public.

ANALYSIS: The psychologist concludes that gratitude cannot be expressed anonymously. The rest of the stimulus provides reasons to support this. Don’t be fooled by the “thus” in the final sentence; this is simply an intermediate conclusion giving reasons to support the main conclusion.

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1. This does not provide support to any other premise.
2. No. There are no other considerations to counter.
3. No other claims depend on this.
4. The final sentence identifies the benefit (positive reinforcement).
5. CORRECT. Yes. The rest of the argument is designed to support this sentence.

Recap: The question begins with “Psychologist: The obligation to express gratitude cannot”. It is a Role in Argument question. Learn more about LSAT Role questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.