A person acts "__________________________" with respect to circumstances surrounding his conduct or the result of his conduct when he is aware of but consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur.

a. Intentionally or with intent
b. Recklessly or reckless
c. Knowingly or with knowledge
d. With criminal negligence, or is criminally negligent.


Answer: b. Recklessly or reckless

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