All of the Following Are Acts That Compose Criminal Mischief

question 13

Multiple Choice

All of the following are acts that compose criminal mischief according to the Model Penal Code EXCEPT ______.

• A) removing a stop light
• B) injury to property from a flood
• C) tricking an individual into spending money unnecessarily
• D) striking a pedestrian on purpose

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Definitions:

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Subtractive Rule

When making attributions about the influence of personal dispositions on a behavior, the observer subtracts the perceived impact of situational forces from the personal disposition implied by the behavior itself.

Situational Forces

External factors or circumstances that influence an individual's behavior and decision-making in a given context or situation.

Dispositional Factors

Internal attributes or traits that influence an individual's behavior and actions.