Question 1

A deceptive person is not one who is merely wrong or mistaken, but one who is intentionally deceitful or treacherous.

Accepted Answer

A deceptive person intentionally deceives or betrays others, whereas someone who is wrong or mistaken may simply be uninformed or have made an error.

Question 2

The religionist view is based on the fall from grace doctrine.

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The fall from grace doctrine is a core belief in many religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It states that humans were originally created in a state of grace or perfection, but fell into sin or disobedience, resulting in their separation from God. This view forms the basis for the need for salvation or redemption.

Question 3

The religionist view supports the assertion that children will be more likely to cheat and lie if their parents cheat or lie.

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Question 4

Bok asserts that Judaism, Christianity, and Buddhism all allow no exceptions to their rules against lying.

Accepted Answer

While Judaism and Christianity generally prohibit lying, there are certain circumstances (such as to save a life) where lying may be deemed acceptable. Buddhism also recognizes that there may be situations where lying is appropriate, such as to prevent harm or promote compassion. Therefore, these religions do not universally forbid lying without exception.

Question 5

Lying is reserved only for the lower class.

Accepted Answer

Lying is not limited to any specific social class or group. It is a behavior that can be observed in individuals from all walks of life.

Question 6

The type of officer with the highest propensity to engage in illicit or illegal behavior is a detective.

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Question 7

The Supreme Court has struck down officers' ability to use deception during an interrogation.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has not completely banned the use of deception, but has limited its use in certain circumstances, such as when a suspect is particularly vulnerable, has an intellectual disability, or when the deception is likely to elicit an unreliable confession.

Question 8

To cope with excessive workload, some parole officers may use deception in the construction of risk-needs assessments for some parolees.

Accepted Answer

According to research, some parole officers may resort to deception in order to quickly complete risk-needs assessments for parolees due to high workload.

Question 9

The relationship between criminal justice practitioners and the public is essentially characterized by trust.

Accepted Answer

Trust between criminal justice practitioners and the public is crucial for effective law enforcement and crime prevention. Without trust, members of the public may be hesitant to report crimes or cooperate with law enforcement, while practitioners may face challenges in carrying out their duties. Building and maintaining trust through transparency, accountability, and effective communication is therefore essential for promoting safety and security for everyone.

Question 10

The Washington Post Magazine indicated that a large proportion of society relies on lying for functional purposes.

Accepted Answer

The Washington Post Magazine indicated that a significant portion of society relies on lying in order to function in some way.

Question 11

A portion of this chapter focused on various components of the criminal justice system (e.g., policing, parole, probation) in regard to types of lying present within the respective occupations. Discuss the major types of dishonesty engaged in by individuals in the various aspects addressed. In addition to this, is there a sector that should be more concerned with lying than others? For example, since police are in contact with individuals not yet justice-involved, can/does lying by police do more damage than a parole officer, probation officer, or prosecutor, etc.? Why?

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Question 12

Do you believe that body-worn cameras and the proliferation of cellular devices with cameras have prompted police to alter their demeanor in the field? Or, put differently, do you think police use less deception and other potentially unethical tactics since their every move is potentially being recorded?

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Question 13

Compare and contrast the religionist and sociological views on the origins of lying. Which do you believe has more merit? Is lying related to one's level of socialization, or does everyone have an equal propensity to engage in deception when it is serviceable to them?

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Question 14

Address each of the four individuals who provided justifications for lying. In doing this, identify which viewpoint you believe is most accurate in modern society. Although not limited to this, explain, for example, why Grotius may have been correct in asserting that a false statement is only a lie when the intended recipient was due the truth (e.g., if a police officer has reasonable suspicion to stop and question you, yet you lie about your intentions).

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Quiz 6: Lying and Deception in Criminal Justice