Which of the following is not one of Braswell's reasons to study ethics?

• A. Develop critical thinking skills
• B. Become aware and open to ethical issues
• C. Develop hindsight
• D. Become more personally responsible

Answer: (C)

Braswell presents studying ethics in criminal justice as a way to sharpen how you think about moral questions and navigate complex values. Developing critical thinking skills is central because it trains you to analyze arguments, weigh evidence, and reason about competing duties and consequences rather than just following feelings or rules by rote. The aim also includes becoming aware of ethical issues and keeping an open stance toward them, so you can recognize where dilemmas exist and how they might affect people involved in real-world situations. Another goal is to become more personally responsible, meaning you’re accountable for your actions and the ethical implications of your professional choices.

Developing hindsight, on the other hand, is not listed as a primary aim. Hindsight involves looking back after events have happened, often with more information, which is valuable for learning but isn’t framed as a main objective of ethics study in Braswell’s account. It’s more about reflective learning than the proactive reasoning and accountability emphasized in the other goals.