Which mental state is described as being aware that actions are practically certain to cause the result?

• A. Intentionally/Purposefully
• B. Knowingly
• C. Recklessly
• D. States of Mind

Answer: (B)

Knowingly means you are aware that your actions will nearly certainly bring about the result, even if you don’t intend the outcome itself. This level of mental state sits between purposely aiming for the result and merely risking it. If you act with knowledge that the result is practically certain to follow, you’re acting knowingly.

This differs from intentionally or purposefully, which require a conscious objective to achieve the outcome. Recklessly requires awareness of a substantial risk and a conscious disregard for that risk, not a certainty that the result will occur. States of Mind is a broad label and doesn’t pin down the specific certainty about the consequence.