Question 1

Which of the following refers to the anxiety or discomfort we experience when we deviate from our own internal standards of right and wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral inferiority
B)  Punitive egoism
C)  Guilt
D)  Hedonism C

Question 2

Accepting gifts from inmates for special considerations (e.g. ,choice cells or job assignments)is a form of prison corruption categorized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Theft.
B)  Misuse of authority.
C)  Embezzlement.
D)  Trafficking. B

Question 3

List and briefly describe at least one example of a "technique of neutralization" or form of rationalization as it applies to professional deviance within criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

Should define/describe one of the following,with a specific example attached: (1)Denial of responsibility (e.g. ,excessive force)(2)Denial of injury (e.g. ,stealing from suspects)(3)Denial of victim (e.g. ,bad guys deserve it)(4)Condemnation of condemners (judges are soft on crime)(5)Appeal to higher loyalties (e.g. ,informal norms of loyalty).

Question 4

Techniques of neutralization refer to processes of protecting ourselves from guilt and negative self-image by justifying or rationalizing our actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Direct misconduct by a police officer,such as extorting money from drug dealers,would be an example of which of the following forms of misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonfeasance
B)  Misfeasance
C)  Malfeasance
D)  All of the above

Question 6

With respect to religion and morality,the problem of common ground refers to the fact that religious commands and principles:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are too old to be valuable today.
B)  Are of unknown origin.
C)  Only appeal to believers.
D)  Are often immoral themselves.

Question 7

The vast majority of major religious groups in the United States officially support capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Briefly discuss at least one (1)problem with relying on reward/punishment to motivate moral behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly discuss at least one (1)problem with...

Question 9

Guilt might best be described as emotional self-punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Actions by law enforcement officers that exploit the powers of law enforcement for personal gain (e.g. ,accepting bribes)can be regarded as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Corrupt.
B)  Egoistic.
C)  Paternalistic.
D)  Both corrupt and egoistic.

Question 11

Which of the following involves rationalizing misconduct by perceiving informal norms - such as secrecy or loyalty to fellow officers - to be more important than societal laws,norms,or the formal norms of the organization by which one is employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial of responsibility
B)  Denial of victim
C)  Denial of injury
D)  Appeal to higher loyalties

Question 12

Briefly describe the central question and key moral issue/s raised by Plato's story of the ring of Gyges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the central question and key...

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT discussed in your text as an important source of "sanction" for immoral behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law
B)  God (or other divine being) 
C)  Guilt
D)  All of the above WERE discussed as possible sanctions

Question 14

Acts of omission by criminal justice professionals that involve not fulfilling one's professional responsibilities could be considered acts of misfeasance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A law enforcement officer accepting money or other favors for overlooking traffic violations would be classified as which of the following forms of corruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theft
B)  Fixes
C)  Shakedowns
D)  Opportunistic theft

Question 16

Briefly describe at least two (2)forms of corrupt conduct in prisons as outlined by Bernard McCarthy,providing a specific example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe at least two (2)forms of...

Question 17

Which of the following explanations of police corruption diverts attention away from the possibility that corruption is systemic,arguing instead that corrupt acts are committed by only a few "bad" officers within otherwise ethical departments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systemic
B)  Institutional
C)  Paternal
D)  Rotten Apple

Question 18

Simply stated,our awareness that certain actions are morally wrong can be referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscience.
B)  Guilt.
C)  Internal moral authority.
D)  Moral predisposition.

Question 19

Plato's story of the "ring of Gyges" was used in class to illustrate the importance of which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

A)  Why should we be moral?
B)  Is it possible to be moral?
C)  Is morality relative?
D)  Is behavior determined?

Question 20

If,as Plato and others have implied,human nature is egoistic then our actions are motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Concerns for the well-being of others.
B)  Fear.
C)  Self-interest.
D)  Pleasure.

Exam 5: Why Should We Be Good

Which of the following refers to the anxiety or discomfort we experience when we deviate from our own internal standards of right and wrong?

Accepting gifts from inmates for special considerations (e.g. ,choice cells or job assignments) is a form of prison corruption categorized as:

List and briefly describe at least one example of a "technique of neutralization" or form of rationalization as it applies to professional deviance within criminal justice.

Techniques of neutralization refer to processes of protecting ourselves from guilt and negative self-image by justifying or rationalizing our actions.

Direct misconduct by a police officer,such as extorting money from drug dealers,would be an example of which of the following forms of misconduct?

With respect to religion and morality,the problem of common ground refers to the fact that religious commands and principles:

The vast majority of major religious groups in the United States officially support capital punishment.

Briefly discuss at least one (1)problem with relying on reward/punishment to motivate moral behavior.

Guilt might best be described as emotional self-punishment.

Actions by law enforcement officers that exploit the powers of law enforcement for personal gain (e.g. ,accepting bribes) can be regarded as:

Which of the following involves rationalizing misconduct by perceiving informal norms - such as secrecy or loyalty to fellow officers - to be more important than societal laws,norms,or the formal norms of the organization by which one is employed?

Briefly describe the central question and key moral issue/s raised by Plato's story of the ring of Gyges.

Which of the following was NOT discussed in your text as an important source of "sanction" for immoral behavior?

Acts of omission by criminal justice professionals that involve not fulfilling one's professional responsibilities could be considered acts of misfeasance.

A law enforcement officer accepting money or other favors for overlooking traffic violations would be classified as which of the following forms of corruption?

Briefly describe at least two (2)forms of corrupt conduct in prisons as outlined by Bernard McCarthy,providing a specific example of each.

Which of the following explanations of police corruption diverts attention away from the possibility that corruption is systemic,arguing instead that corrupt acts are committed by only a few "bad" officers within otherwise ethical departments?

Simply stated,our awareness that certain actions are morally wrong can be referred to as:

Plato's story of the "ring of Gyges" was used in class to illustrate the importance of which of the following questions:

If,as Plato and others have implied,human nature is egoistic then our actions are motivated by: