'Nominal Damages' Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

'Nominal damages' are:

• A)Damages awarded to a plaintiff who has not suffered any actual loss as a result of a breach of conduct.
• B)An award of damages to the plaintiff in an amount above and beyond mere compensation, intended by the court to penalise or punish the defendant.
• C)A pre-estimate of the quantity of damages one party will be entitled to in the event of breach by the other party.
• D)Damages payable to the plaintiff that cannot be easily calculated in advance.

Understand the concept of operational definitions in research and the importance of measuring and observing variables objectively.

Evaluate the role of cultural and social diversity in psychological research and practice.

Appreciate the ethical considerations in psychological research and the importance of minimizing bias.

Understand the impact of unconscious processes and childhood experiences on behavior.

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Definitions:

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