There Are Four Defenses Asserting the Lack of Capacity to Commit

question 20

Multiple Choice

There are four defenses asserting the lack of capacity to commit a crime: intoxication, ________, insanity and automatism.

• A)alibi
• B)infancy
• C)infirmity
• D)duress

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or stimulated to action, often associated with increased physical activity and alertness.

Vulnerability Stress

This concept relates to how preexisting vulnerabilities in an individual can exacerbate their reaction to stress, potentially leading to worsened outcomes.

Marital Dissolution

The end of a marriage through separation, divorce, or death, resulting in the termination of the marital relationship.

Enduring Vulnerabilities

Persistent or lasting weaknesses or susceptibilities that can affect an individual's coping mechanisms or psychological resilience.