Question 1 2 / 2 points
According to the Utilitarianism theory, actions are morally permissible if and only if they do which
of the following? Select one.
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They produce some happiness.
They produce some sadness.
They have no effect on the individual’s morality.
They produce at least as much net happiness as any other available action.
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Question 2 0 / 2 points
Which of the following best defines the term ethics? Select one.
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The study and analysis of what constitutes good or bad conduct
The discipline that investigates the meaning of ethical systems
The application of ethical principles to specific issues
The principles of right and wrong
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Question 3 2 / 2 points
True or false: Discretion is important for relationships between the police and the public.
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True
False
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Question 4 1.2 / 2 points
Why is the study of ethics important in criminal justice? Select all that apply.
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As public servants, criminal justice professionals owe special duties to the public.
There are many opportunities for abuse.
Students should understand how to avoid lawsuits.
Students should be sensitized to ethical issues.
Ethics is not something often considered in the criminal justice system.
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Question 5 1.6 / 2 points
What are the spheres of influence on ethical decision making? Select all that apply.
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Biological
Work group
Individual
Educational
Familial
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Question 6 2 / 2 points
Which of the following actions are considered professional misconduct for lawyers? Select all that
apply.
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Committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on their profession as a lawyer
Disclosing information obtained through a judge while participating in an approved lawyer activity
Engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice
Disclosing evidence through the discovery process
Honoring the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assisting or inducing another to do so, or doing so through the acts of another
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Question 7 2 / 2 points
Which of the following refers to the manner in which a question is created to be answered? Select
one.
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Coming to conclusions
Creating a structure filled with checks and balances
Gathering intelligence
Framing
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Question 8 2 / 2 points
Which decision trap occurs when an officer places too much emphasis on convenient information?
Select one.
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Shortsighted shortcuts
Lack of frame control
Shooting from the hip
Group failure
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Question 9 2 / 2 points
True or false: Officers do not allow their view of the world to affect how they do their job.
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True
False
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Question 10 2 / 2 points
Studies conducted by the Pew Research Center show that civil rights complaints against police are
positively correlated to which of the following? Select one.
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The number of police officers employed in an area
The percentage of minorities in the population
The overall population of an area
The number of crimes in a population
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