Criminal Statutes Define Crimes in Terms of Required Acts and a Required

question 11

Multiple Choice

Criminal statutes define crimes in terms of required acts and a required state of mind,typically referred to as

• A)The person's motivation
• B)The person's psychological makeup
• C)The person's needs at the time
• D)The person's intent

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Definitions:

Externals

People who perceive the ability to attain reinforcements as being largely outside themselves.

Internals

People who perceive the ability to attain reinforcements as being largely within themselves.

Stressful Situations

Scenarios that trigger a physical or psychological stress response due to perceived challenges or threats.

Reinforcements

In psychology, any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.