Which of the Following Is True About Intentional Infliction of Emotional

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about intentional infliction of emotional distress?

• A) Recovery is allowed anytime there is a measurable amount of mental distress.
• B) There must be some physical contact with the plaintiff.
• C) The defendant's conduct must go beyond all possible bounds of decency and be regarded as atrocious and utterly intolerable in a civilized society.
• D) The plaintiff must have witnessed severe physical injury to a relative or other significant person in the plaintiff's life.

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Definitions:

Psychosomatic Diseases

Genuine physical ailments thought to be caused in part by stress and other psychological factors.

Heart and Lung

Vital organs in the human body where the heart pumps blood through the blood vessels and the lungs facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Physical and Emotional Exhaustion

A state of being extremely tired both in body and mind, often as a result of prolonged stress or overwork.

Work-related Stress

Tension or anxiety resulting from job demands, workplace environment, or work-life balance challenges, affecting mental and physical health.