PrepTest 37, Section 3, Question 1

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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, _______.

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, _______.

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, _______.

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, _______.

Question
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Which one of the following most logically completes the passage?

they ought to be rewarded for their actions

they are perceived to be the victim of some other criminal

their actions are not truly criminal

the criminal justice system is inherently unfair

they deserve only a light sentence for their crimes

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