LSAT 113 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q1

LR Question 1 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Criminals often have an unusual self-image…

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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1. This goes too far. We don’t reward people for borrowing money, even though there’s nothing wrong with borrowing money.
2. If someone borrows money, that doesn’t make them a victim of a criminal.
3. CORRECT. All of the statements indicate that the criminals didn’t believe they were doing anything wrong. 
4. The criminals haven’t even mentioned the justice system.
5. If an embezzler thinks they merely borrowed money then why should they think they deserve any sentence at all?