One ____Theory Assumes That Dependency in Relationships Contributes to Elder

question 12

Short Answer

One ____theory assumes that dependency in relationships contributes to elder abuse; that is,the increased dependency of the victim on the abuser results in acts of violence.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Person Standard

A measurement of the way members of society expect an individual to act in a given situation.

Privilege

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Defamation

A false communication that injures someone's reputation, either through written statements (libel) or spoken statements (slander).

Negligence Per Se

A doctrine that allows a judge or jury to infer duty and breach of duty from the fact that a defendant violated a criminal statute that was designed to prevent the type of harm that the plaintiff incurred.