Q27

[shirando21]

the answer to this question is C, I did not like any of the choices, I picked E which is wrong.

Can anyone help to explain?

thanks.

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

The beginning of the sentence where the author uses the expression "somewhat complex" begins on line 50, so lets go there first in our attempt to answer the question. It says that "it might appear" that such a rule is meant to force people to act for their own good. So why does it say that it is only "apparently" so. The example is about the two purposes of such a rule; the protection of the athletes health, but also the protection of a level field for competition. The dual purpose is really important in that the second harm to be protected is only indirectly related to the kind of act prohibited - best expressed in answer choice (C).

Incorrect Answers
(A) is unsupported. There are two harms that are being protected, but not two layers of law.
(B) is true, but is not the purpose of the phrase "somewhat complex."
(D) is unsupported. We aren't told that athletes may come to believe that health is as important as competitive success.
(E) is unsupported, since the application of the rule in the example is an issue of coordination.

[shirando21]

Thanks a lot!

[redskateboard]

I struggled with C because it seems like the harm to be prevented is directly related to the prohibited act, not indirectly as the answer suggests.

Why it appears to be directly related:
Anabolic steroids are prohibited. The harm to be prevented is health issues due to steroid use.

Why it's in fact indirectly related:
It is prohibited for me to take anabolic steroids. This prevents harm to YOU. It prevents harm to you because you don't have to choose between losing to me and damaging your own health.