LR Question 1 Explanation, by LSATHacks
QUESTION TEXT: Criminals often have an unusual self-image. Embezzlers…
QUESTION TYPE: Complete the Argument
CONCLUSION: The logical conclusion is that the criminals didn’t think they were doing anything wrong.
REASONING: Several examples are given where criminals rationalize their actions.
ANALYSIS: None of the criminals think they have done anything wrong. The logical conclusion is that they don’t think they are criminals.
No one likes to think that they are a bad person. Everyone has a reason for the things they do.
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- This goes too far. We don’t reward people for borrowing money, even though there’s nothing wrong with borrowing money.
- If someone borrows money, that doesn’t make them a victim of a criminal.
- CORRECT. All of the statements indicate that the criminals didn’t believe they were doing anything wrong.
- The criminals haven’t even mentioned the justice system.
- If an embezzler thinks they merely borrowed money then why should they think they deserve any sentence at all?
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