List and Define the Four Main Levels,or Types,of Mens Rea

question 79

Essay

List and define the four main levels,or types,of mens rea and give an example of each.Define strict liability,give an example of a strict liability offense,and explain why the issue of strict liability is relevant in a discussion of types of mens rea.

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

In an experiment, one or more treatment groups of participants that receive the manipulation of the independent variable being investigated.

Random Assignment

Placing research participants into the conditions of an experiment in such a way that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any level of the independent variable.

Random Sampling

A method of sampling in which each member of a population has an equal chance of being selected to represent the whole.

Self-Report Methods

Research or assessment tools where individuals provide data about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.