Assuming the Requisite Elements Are Proven,which of the Following Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Assuming the requisite elements are proven,which of the following is a defense when it is established that a crime is committed because the person committing the act was threatened with immediate bodily harm or loss of life unless the offense was committed?

• A)Justifiable use of force.
• B)Duress.
• C)Inescapable action.
• D)Necessity.
• E)Entrapment.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and/or cause distress to the individual affected.

Philippe Pinel

A French physician known for his pioneering work in the humane treatment of the mentally ill in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that are significantly disturbed, leading to distress or impaired functioning.

Medical Model

A framework in healthcare that views psychological disorders as similar to physical diseases, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on biological factors.