What Is "Mens Rea" in Relation to a Crime

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is "mens rea" in relation to a crime?

• A)The cognitive component of the crime
• B)The criminal behaviour itself
• C)The incapacity to foresee the consequences of your actions
• D)The intention to kill someone

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, can be positive (adding something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).

Learning Sets

The capability to learn more efficiently and effectively based on the experiences gained from solving previous problems.

Insight Learning

A form of cognitive learning where problem-solving occurs through a sudden understanding or epiphany rather than by trial and error.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle suggesting that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.