Logo
Home Study Material Contact Search
AI Chat FREE
  1. social sciences
  2. psychology
  3. 2. a 7-year-old virginia boy set fire to a buildin

2. A 7-year-old Virginia boy set fire to a building. As a result of the blaze,...

60.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Psychology

2. A 7-year-old Virginia boy set fire to a building. As a resultof the blaze, a 66-year-old woman died. The boy was charged withsecond-degree murder. Could the boy be morally responsible for thecrime of murder? If so, what circumstances might increase ordiminish his responsibility? discuss this situation.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
4.3 Ratings (889 Votes)
The 7 year old boy did commit a crime that led to the death of a 66 year old woman However at the age of 7 morals ethics and pronciples are not developed in children Understanding moralistic behaviors    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students

Biology
1.2K views

4 What are the similarities between cartilage and bone

Physics
1.2K views

A U shaped wire is placed before a concave mirror having radius of curvature 20...

Physics
1.2K views

Binding energy of deuterium is 2 23 Mev then its mass defect in a m...

Geometry
1.2K views

20 The following information on age and number of hours exercised was gathered about 13...

Statistics
1.2K views

13 A new surgical procedure is said to be successful 80 of the time Suppose...

Algebra
1.2K views

Determine the best method to solve each system of equations Then solve the system 2...

Accounting
1.2K views

Current Attempt in Progress At December 31,2024, certain accounts included in the property,...

Accounting
1.2K views

Weighted average cost method with perpetual inventory The beginning inventory at Midnight Supplies and data...

Accounting
1.2K views

Mary is a shareholder in CarrollCo, a calendar year S corporation. At the beginning of...

Accounting
1.2K views

Absorption and Variable Costing Income Statements During the first month of operations ended July 31,...

Accounting
1.2K views

I need complete answer and explanation please. Direction: Not for sale The teacher...

Accounting
1.2K views

The risk that the financial statements are materially misstated prior to audit refers to the...