18 Questions
What is the process of conscience in the domain of?
Mind
Is a person liable when they do a wrong action in fear?
Yes
What is the characteristic of a human act?
Deliberate
Should the law be promulgated to animals?
No
What is the purpose of the law?
For the benefit of the people
Is conscience always right in determining the rightness of an act?
No
What is the purpose of the law?
To make people avoid committing crimes
What is true about a person's liability for their actions?
They are liable for their actions regardless of their knowledge or intentions
What is the nature of conscience?
It is a thought process that guides moral decisions
What is a requirement for lawmakers?
They must be without vested interest
What is true about the relationship between conscience and instinct?
Instinct and conscience are separate concepts
What is true about the execution of the law?
Only those with authority can execute the law
What does conscience dictate?
Right and wrong, but sometimes incorrectly
What should be the primary goal of the law?
To make people avoid committing crimes
What should John do if he receives the wrong package?
Return the package to the sender
Why should someone who commits a crime out of love be punished?
Because they have the capacity to reflect on their actions
What is the primary characteristic of human acts?
Deliberate
Why should the Japanese soldiers be held accountable for their crimes?
Because they committed the crimes intentionally
Study Notes
Conscience and Law
- Conscience refers to the mind's activity in determining right and wrong.
- Conscience can be in doubt, and it is not always right.
- Conscience tells individuals to perform the right act and avoid the wrong act.
- Conscience is sometimes wrong, and it does not excuse individuals from legal obligations.
Legal Obligations
- Ignorance does not excuse individuals from legal obligations.
- A person is liable for their actions, even if they are new to a country and unaware of its laws.
- A person is liable for their actions, even if they are acting in fear or due to ignorance.
- Following the law is not voluntary, and it is necessary to avoid committing crimes.
Human Acts
- Human acts are deliberate and can be good or bad.
- Individuals are responsible for their wrong deeds, even if they are committed due to strong emotions or instincts.
Law and Government
- The law should be for the benefit of the people, and lawmakers should be without vested interests.
- The law should be promulgated to the people, not to animals, and it should be reasonable.
- Law should be strict enough to make people avoid committing crimes, but it should not be kept secret.
Situational Examples
- If someone commits a crime due to too much love, they must be punished because they have the sanity to reflect on their actions.
- If someone is arrested, they should be asked about the nature of their violation.
- If a person commits a wrongdoing, they should be punished, even if they are unaware of their actions.
- If a soldier commits a crime, even if they are ignorant, they should be held accountable.
Test your knowledge about the concept of conscience, morality, and law in psychology. This quiz covers the definition and characteristics of conscience, its role in decision-making, and its relationship with morality and legality.
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