Most Strongly SupportedDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: All journalists say they hate lying, but they can't agree on what actually qualifies as a lie when it comes to their daily work.
Reasoning: Journalists universally agree that lying is forbidden, yet they disagree on whether specific practices—like editing quotes for conciseness or using undercover tactics—actually constitute lying.
Analysis: Since this is a 'Most Strongly Supported' question, we are looking for a synthesis of the facts provided. The tension here is between the 'universal' rule and the lack of consensus on how to apply it. The facts suggest that while the *word* 'lying' is universally rejected, the *definition* of what counts as lying in journalism is not at all settled. Look for an answer that reflects this lack of a shared professional standard.
Reasoning: Journalists universally agree that lying is forbidden, yet they disagree on whether specific practices—like editing quotes for conciseness or using undercover tactics—actually constitute lying.
Analysis: Since this is a 'Most Strongly Supported' question, we are looking for a synthesis of the facts provided. The tension here is between the 'universal' rule and the lack of consensus on how to apply it. The facts suggest that while the *word* 'lying' is universally rejected, the *definition* of what counts as lying in journalism is not at all settled. Look for an answer that reflects this lack of a shared professional standard.
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Correct Answer
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The examples show disagreement about whether specific behaviors (tightening quotes; not identifying oneself) count as lying, even though all agree lying is taboo. So they disagree about what qualifies as lying.
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