Definitions of Crime Have Common Elements

question 7

Multiple Choice

Definitions of crime have common elements.Which of the following is not an element of crime definitions? Acts or omissions that:

• A)Are unacceptable to the majority of society
• B)That result in harm to the public
• C)That are considered forbidden by law
• D)That are punishable by law

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Definitions:

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, including word order.

Innate Ability

Natural talents or capabilities that a person is born with, as opposed to skills learned from experience.

Chomsky

Chomsky, Noam Chomsky, is a linguist, philosopher, and cognitive scientist who revolutionized the field of linguistics by introducing concepts such as the theory of universal grammar.

Heuristics

Heuristics are cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by allowing individuals to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.