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A rat in a Skinner box is going through several training sessions where the light that illuminates the box is alternately turned on and off. When the light is on, a bar press will produce food. When the light is off, bar pressing goes unrewarded. We soon observe that the rat presses vigorously when the light is on and ignores the bar when the light is off. This illustrates
Actus Reus
The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent (mens rea) to commit the act.
Mens Rea
A legal term referring to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.
Actus Reus
The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent to commit the crime.
Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine
A common law doctrine under which the court may impose criminal liability on a corporate officer for actions of employees under her or his supervision regardless of whether she or he participated in, directed, or even knew about those actions.
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