Which of the Following Indicates That for a Crime to Occur

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates that for a crime to occur there must be an act of commission or omission by the accused?

• A)Mens rea
• B)Inchoate offense
• C)Defamation
• D)Actus reus

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading to an alteration in one's attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Psychological Discomfort

Psychological discomfort is a state of mental unease or distress, often resulting from challenging or conflicting beliefs, thoughts, or emotions.

Attitudes And Behaviors

Refers to the relationship between how individuals think and feel about various topics, objects, or individuals and how this affects their actions or reactions in various situations.

Effort Justification

The phenomenon where people attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving.