Logical Reasoning

PT110 · S3 · Q11 The present goal of the field

A free, expert breakdown of this official LSAT Logical Reasoning question.

  • Save & drill this skill build targeted practice sets from questions like this one

  • Video walkthroughs watch every question solved step by step

  • 81 official LSATs as questions, timed sections & full-length tests

The present goal of the field of medicine seems to be to extend life indefinitely.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

11.

The argument above is based on which one of the following assumptions?

  1. Degenerative brain disorders will increasingly

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. It is still quite rare

    Trap

    2% picked this

  3. Correct

    There are degenerative brain disorders

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Necessary Assumption · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    86% picked this

  4. Degenerative brain disorders account for

    Trap

    9% picked this

  5. More is being spent on

    Trap

    1% picked this

Continue the review in LSAT Lab

Save this question, watch the video walkthrough, and drill similar questions in your LSAT Lab account.

LSAT Lab

Turn this review into a targeted study plan.

Save this question, drill more like it, watch the video walkthrough, and track your progress in your LSAT Lab account.

Start practicing free