LSAT 113 – Section 4 – Question 01

LSAT 113 - Section 4 - Question 01

June 2002

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PT113 S4 Q01
+LR
Most strongly supported +MSS
Fill in the blank +Fill
Rule-Application +RuleApp
A
0%
148
B
4%
152
C
92%
160
D
2%
156
E
1%
159
120
124
138
 +Easiest 145.144 +SubsectionEasier

Criminals often have an unusual self-image. Embezzlers often think of their actions as “only borrowing money.” Many people convicted of violent crimes rationalize their actions by some sort of denial; either the victim “deserved it” and so the action was justified, or “it simply wasn’t my fault.” Thus, in many cases, by criminals’ characterization of their situations, _______.

Summary
Criminals often have an unusual self-image. For example, embezzlers think of their actions as borrowing money, and violent criminals think the victim “deserved it” or it wasn’t their fault.

Strongly Supported Conclusions
Thus, in many cases, by criminals’ characterization of their situations, their actions are not necessarily criminal.

A
they ought to be rewarded for their actions
This answer is unsupported. The criminals are making excuses for themselves, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they also think they should be rewarded.
B
they are perceived to be the victim of some other criminal
This answer is unsupported. The criminals are making excuses for themselves, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they think of themselves as a victim.
C
their actions are not truly criminal
This answer is strongly supported. The criminals are making excuses for their behavior, therefore they think their behavior is not necessarily criminal.
D
the criminal justice system is inherently unfair
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know anything about the criminal justice system from the stimulus.
E
they deserve only a light sentence for their crimes
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know anything about sentencing from the stimulus.

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