The Mental Component,or Intent,that a Person Must Possess to Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

The mental component,or intent,that a person must possess to be guilty of any crime is called

• A)actus reus.
• B)mens rea.
• C)specific malice.
• D)general malice.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is also involved in memory, speech, and the understanding of language.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Explicit Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events, and are part of our declarative memory system.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall personal memories from the early years of their life, typically before the age of 3-4 years.