In Which of the Following Scenarios Would a Consolidation Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios would a consolidation be appropriate?

• A) Alan, a serial drunk driver, has three accidents in a five day period with three different victims
• B) a bus crashes and 21 passengers are injured
• C) students from three different departments in a college sue three different professors for sexual harassment
• D) two plaintiffs claim economic harm and personal injury resulting from their use of two (2) similar products produced by competing companies
• E) defendant airline is sued for two (2) plane crashes occurring within the same year

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Aspects of intelligence involving abstract reasoning and mental flexibility, which peak in the early 20s and decline slowly as people age.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences discomfort or distress due to holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors simultaneously.

Successful Aging

Maintaining one’s physical health, mental abilities, social competence, and overall satisfaction with life as one gets older.

Cognitive Functioning

Cognitive functioning refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.