Which mental state is associated with an objective desire to bring about a result?

The mental state associated with an objective desire to bring about a result is defined as "intentionally." When a person acts with intention, they consciously aim to achieve a specific outcome. This means their actions are deliberate and they are aware of the consequences of those actions.

For instance, if someone plans and executes an action knowing it will lead to a particular result, they are acting intentionally. This mental state emphasizes the individual's willful commitment to achieve a desired consequence, distinguishing it from other mental states such as recklessness or negligence, where the individual's focus might not be on achieving a particular result, but rather disregarding potential outcomes or acting without forethought.

Criminal negligence involves a failure to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a reasonable person would have recognized, which is different from having an objective desire for a specific result. Similarly, recklessness refers to actions taken with conscious disregard for a known risk, rather than having the intention of achieving a particular outcome. The mental state of "unknown" is not a recognized category, making "intentionally" the correct choice here.