An Act Such as Murder Would Be Considered a _______________

question 38

Multiple Choice

An act such as murder would be considered a _______________ crime.

• A) mala prohibita
• B) mala in se
• C) status
• D) actus reus

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Definitions:

Biological Theories

Concepts in science and sociology that attribute human behavior and societal differences to inherent physiological and genetic factors.

Environmental Factors

External elements including climate, land, water, vegetation, and pollution that impact living organisms and ecosystems.

Biological Determinism

The belief that human behavior and social phenomena are determined by biological factors, often minimizing the role of environmental and social influences.

Positivism

A theoretical approach that considers all understanding to be based on science.