What is required for an act to be voluntary? Choose 2
Understand the Problem
The question asks about the necessary conditions for an action to be considered voluntary, and the choices appear to relate to concepts in philosophy or psychology.
Answer
The answer is A) Knowledge and C) Intrinsic Principle of motion.
The two requirements for an act to be voluntary are knowledge and intrinsic principle of motion, thus options A and C are correct.
Answer for screen readers
The two requirements for an act to be voluntary are knowledge and intrinsic principle of motion, thus options A and C are correct.
More Information
A voluntary act requires both awareness or knowledge and an internal cause or principle of motion. This means the person understands what they are doing and are acting on their own accord.
Tips
Students may confuse voluntary acts with actions that are simply not coerced, without considering the mental state and origin of the action.
Sources
- Model Penal Code Selected Provisions - UMKC School of Law - .law.umkc.edu
- MPC 2.01 Requirement of Voluntary Act; Omission as Basis of ... - opencasebook.org
- PENAL CODE CHAPTER 6. CULPABILITY GENERALLY - statutes.capitol.texas.gov
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