Which of the Following Best Describes the Tort of Battery

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the tort of battery?

• A)unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person that causes injury
• B)an action that arouses reasonable apprehension of imminent harm
• C)oral or written defamation of another person's character
• D)intentional confinement or restraint of another person without that person's consent

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Definitions:

Just-World Phenomenon

The tendency for people to believe the world is just and that people therefore get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

Mirror-Image Perceptions

Mutual views often held by conflicting people, as when each side sees itself as ethical and peaceful and views the other side as evil and aggressive.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by a loss of self-awareness and individual accountability, often occurring in group settings.

Self-Awareness

The consciousness of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which is essential for personal development and emotional intelligence.