Explain the Development of Fault as an Appropriate Basis for Liability

question 9

Essay

Explain the development of fault as an appropriate basis for liability in tort.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic responsiveness, thought to be a biological mechanism of long-term memory.

Long-Term Memory

Long-term memory is a type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from days to decades, and includes both conscious and unconscious information.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Eyeblink Response

A reflex action of closing the eyelids quickly to protect the eyes from threats or stimuli.