LSAT Explanation PT 26, S2, Q2: Once a child's imagination becomes developed,

LSAT Question Stem

The type of situation described above most closely conforms to which one of the following propositions? 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Strengthen question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is B. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

First, let's analyze the argument in the passage. The passage presents a situation where a child's developed imagination can lead to the creation of imaginary creatures that may torment the child. However, the same cognitive capacity can also be used to render these creatures harmless, such as by imagining a new toy as an ally that can ward off the imaginary threats. This situation can be broken down into two parts:

1. Premise: A child's developed imagination can create imaginary creatures that torment the child.

2. Premise: The same developed imagination can be used to render these creatures harmless, by imagining a toy as an ally.

The argument doesn't have a specific conclusion, but it does present a situation where the cause of a problem (developed imagination) can also provide its solution (imagining a toy as an ally).

An "Evaluate" question for this argument could be: "Does the child's imagination always lead to the creation of imaginary creatures that torment the child?"

Now, let's discuss the answer choices for this Strengthen question, which asks us to find a proposition that most closely conforms to the situation described in the passage.

A) Some newly developed capacities only give rise to problems.

This answer choice is incorrect because it contradicts the passage. The passage states that the developed imagination can also provide a solution to the problem it creates, so it doesn't only give rise to problems.

B) Sometimes the cause of a problem may also provide its solution.

This answer choice is correct because it aligns with the situation described in the passage. The developed imagination causes the problem (imaginary creatures tormenting the child) and also provides the solution (imagining a toy as an ally).

C) Children are not able to distinguish between real and imaginary threats.

This answer choice is incorrect because it introduces the concept of "real" threats, which is not discussed in the passage. The passage only focuses on imaginary threats and how the child's imagination can address them.

D) The most effective way for children to address their fears is to acknowledge them.

This answer choice is incorrect because it introduces a new idea about the "most effective" way to address fears, which is not discussed in the passage. The passage only provides an example of how a child's imagination can be used to address imaginary threats.

E) Most problems associated with child-rearing can be solved with a little imagination.

This answer choice is incorrect because it shifts the focus to child-rearing and parents, whereas the passage is about the child's imagination and how it can be used to address imaginary threats.

Therefore, the correct answer is B) Sometimes the cause of a problem may also provide its solution.