Religious Studies GCSE
Intentions and motivations
What Intentions and motivations means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Intentions and motivations
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Reference: AQA
The focus is on judging the intention and circumstances behind the action, not just the action itself.
Topics that use Intentions and motivations
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agape
- Aims of punishment
- Christianity in Britain
- Civil disobedience
- Compassion
- Compassion and forgiveness
- Compassion and justice
- Compassion and mercy
Using Intentions and motivations in the exam
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