Justin Isn't Sure If He Wants to Date Mary, with Whom

question 39

Multiple Choice

Justin isn't sure if he wants to date Mary, with whom he shares many similarities, or Emma, who is very different from him. His friend says, "Opposites attract," and advises him to date Emma. But his brother says, "Birds of a feather flock together," and suggests that he pursue Mary. This best exemplifies that __________.

• A) folk wisdom is often full of contradictions
• B) folk wisdom is usually wrong
• C) folk wisdom oversimplifies complex situations
• D) common sense is an individual difference

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Definitions:

Assumption Of Risk

A defense against negligence that can be used when the plaintiff was aware of a danger and voluntarily assumed the risk of injury from that danger.

Strictly Liable

The legal responsibility for damages, or loss, regardless of the actor's fault or intention.

Product Liability

is the legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers to compensate for harm caused by defective or unsafe products.

Composition

The act of arranging or putting together elements to form a whole, often referring to writing, music, or art.