Recognition That People Normally Intend the Natural and Necessary Consequence

question 28

Multiple Choice

Recognition that people normally intend the natural and necessary consequence of their acts is:

• A)a "true" and proper presumption.
• B)a permissible inference.
• C)unconstitutional.
• D)part of a proper defense, but not part of the prosecution's case.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Neuroses

Refers to a range of psychological disorders characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of unhappiness or distress that are out of proportion to the circumstances of a person's life.

Self-Deceptive Techniques

Self-deceptive techniques are psychological strategies individuals use to deny or rationalize their own behavior, thoughts, and feelings to protect their self-esteem or avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which might include delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.