preptest 73, logical reasoning 2, question 15
summary
the content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach paradox questions on the lsat, using a specific example involving dragonflies and red devil crayfish to illustrate the process of resolving a paradox by selecting the correct answer that explains the coexistence of seemingly contradictory facts.
- paradox questions require explaining why two seemingly contradictory facts can coexist.
- the example used involves dragonflies that thrive in the presence of their predators, the red devil crayfish, which eat their larvae.
- the correct answer explains a benefit provided by the crayfish, which outweighs the negative impact of predation.
- answer choice a resolves the paradox by showing that crayfish create habitats that allow dragonfly larvae to survive even when wetlands dry up.
- other answer choices are dismissed because they either do not address the paradox, make the paradox worse, or are irrelevant to the dragonflies' survival advantage.
chapters
00:00
understanding paradox questions
00:33
analyzing the dragonfly-crayfish paradox
01:25
resolving the paradox
02:04
evaluating incorrect answers
