Messitt and McNulty Spend $50, 000 Each to Form a Law

question 14

Multiple Choice

Messitt and McNulty spend $50, 000 each to form a law partnership.On the first day someone trips over a potted plant in their lobby and sues them for $400, 000.Which of the following is true?

• A)If a $400, 000 judgment is against the partnership, then each partner will have to pay $200, 000.
• B)If a $400, 000 judgment is against the partnership and if McNulty cannot afford to pay any of it, then Messitt is liable for $400, 000.
• C)Messitt's liability is limited to $300, 000 because she owns three quarters of the firm.
• D)Each individual partner cannot be sued for more than $200, 000.
• E)Only McNulty is personally responsible for the damages because he was the one who put the potted plant in the office.

Comprehend the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and debriefing.

Identify the role of theoretical frameworks and definitions in psychology research.

Recognize the historical and theoretical underpinnings of social psychology.

Identify the foundational experiments and theories in social psychology.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the ability to attract others and build loyalty through charisma, likability, or status.

Influence Tactics

Strategies or methods used by individuals to change the perception, opinion, or behavior of others to achieve a desired outcome.

Bases of Power

The sources or origins of authority and influence that leaders or entities possess, including aspects like expert power, legitimate power, and coercive power.

Influence Tactics

Methods or strategies used by individuals or groups to affect the beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors of others.