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In LSAT Logical Reasoning, an 'ad hominem' fallacy occurs when an arguer:
Answer: Attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself
Ad hominem is a fallacy of attacking the source rather than addressing the argument's merits.
Which type of Logic Game requires players to be assigned to exactly one of several groups?
Answer: Grouping game
Grouping games distribute a set of elements into distinct groups, often with restrictions on who can be together.
When a Reading Comprehension passage presents two authors with differing views, the format is called:
Answer: Comparative reading
LSAC officially calls this format 'comparative reading,' featuring two shorter related passages instead of one long one.
The LSAT's Analytical Reasoning section is often called 'Logic Games.' How many games typically appear in this section?
Answer: 4
The Analytical Reasoning section traditionally contains four games, each followed by five to seven questions.
A 'straw man' fallacy involves:
Answer: Misrepresenting an opponent's position to attack it more easily
A straw man distorts or exaggerates the opposing view so it is easier to refute, rather than engaging the actual argument.
Which of the following is a valid deductive argument form tested on the LSAT?
Answer: Modus tollens
Modus tollens ('If P then Q; not Q; therefore not P') is a valid argument form frequently tested in LSAT conditional reasoning.
Law school applicants typically submit LSAT scores from the past how many years?
Answer: 5 years
LSAC reports LSAT scores earned within the last five years, and most law schools consider only scores within that window.