Conception of Consciousness and Will in Psychology and Law: Comparative Analysis

Shepel T.V., Balashov P.P.

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The analysis of literature on psychology devoted to consciousness and will allowed the author to make a conclusion that characteristics of the subject of Law as a possessor of consciousness and will is somewhat indeterminate – the only indication of possessing consciousness being enough. The defect of psychics is always the sign of consciousness disorder, even if only volitional psychic processes are deformed. Psychologists differentiate between consciousness and realization while in legal practice they are considered to be the similar notions. Recognition of their difference is very important for legal practice.

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Issue: 2, 2006

Series of issue: Psychology

Rubric: Juridical Psychology

Pages: 80 — 84

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