PrincipleDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A car dealer gave free cars to student driving classes because she wanted safer roads, and the local community rewarded her by buying cars from her dealership.
Reasoning: A business owner donated resources to a community safety program out of genuine concern, and subsequently, community members supported her business by making purchases.
Analysis: This stimulus describes a 'win-win' social dynamic where a selfless act of corporate social responsibility results in a tangible business benefit. We are looking for a principle that generalizes this specific story. The key elements are the altruistic motive (disturbing accident stats) and the resulting consumer loyalty. A perfect principle would suggest that when businesses act in the interest of the public good, they may receive support from the public in return. It's a heartwarming scenario, though the LSAT usually keeps things a bit more clinical.
Reasoning: A business owner donated resources to a community safety program out of genuine concern, and subsequently, community members supported her business by making purchases.
Analysis: This stimulus describes a 'win-win' social dynamic where a selfless act of corporate social responsibility results in a tangible business benefit. We are looking for a principle that generalizes this specific story. The key elements are the altruistic motive (disturbing accident stats) and the resulting consumer loyalty. A perfect principle would suggest that when businesses act in the interest of the public good, they may receive support from the public in return. It's a heartwarming scenario, though the LSAT usually keeps things a bit more clinical.
Passage Stimulus
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Unlock Full Passage6.Which one of the following propositions is best illustrated by the passage?
Correct Answer
B
The passage illustrates that an altruistic action (donating cars) can sometimes have a positive consequence for the actor (more customers), matching the proposition that altruistic actions sometimes benefit those who perform them.
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