Which of the Following Refers to a Factor That Contributed

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a factor that contributed in large part to an event that caused harm?

• A) Section 1983
• B) respondeat superior
• C) duty of care
• D) proximate cause

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Definitions:

Spreading Activation

The excitation of one node in a semantic network by the excitation of another node to which it is connected. The excitation is said to flow across the connections.

Loftus

Loftus refers to Elizabeth Loftus, a cognitive psychologist known for her work on the malleability of human memory and the misinformation effect.

Hierarchical Models

Hierarchical models refer to statistical models that consider data to be generated from processes that operate at multiple levels of analysis, providing a way to analyze data with nested structures.

Siamese Cats

A breed of domestic cats known for their striking color contrasts, blue almond-shaped eyes, and social, vocal nature.