Lecture 4: Bad Acts, Blameworthy Agents, and Intentional Actions

Multiple Choice

According to Alicke's culpability and control model (CCM), which of the following is NOT relevant for determining whether someone has personal control over an action? (p. 152)

• The evaluative element (moral judgments).

• The mental element (desires, plans, motives).

• The behavioral element (actions, omissions).

• The consequential element (behavioral outcomes).

Multiple Choice

True or false: according to Alicke's culpability and control model (CCM), ascriptions of blame can be affected by unconscious, spontaneous factors, including a person's appearance, reputation, social status, etc.

• True

• False

Poll

Did the thief knowingly bring about the officer's death?

• Yes.

• No.

Poll

Did the driver knowingly bring about the car thief's death?

• Yes.

• No.

Open Ended

In your own words, explain why Nadelhoffer's findings are a problem for jury trials.