If you saw your classmate's book and purposefully decided to take it because it was in better condition than yours, the intent behind taking the book is referred to as:

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Mens rea refers to the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused. In this scenario, the deliberate decision to take the book because it was in better condition demonstrates the intent or mental state behind the act.

If You Saw Your Classmate's Book and Purposefully Decided to Take