Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect? the Doctrine of Precedent

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect? The doctrine of precedent:

• A)Is sometimes referred to by its Latin name stare decisis.
• B)Is important in ensuring consistency in case law.
• C)Provides that a judge deciding a question of law must decide that question in the same way as was done previously by an earlier court.
• D)Contributes to the unpredictability of the law.

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Definitions:

Anticipating Emotions

The process of predicting one's emotional reactions to future events or situations.

Affect-as-information Theory

The affect-as-information theory suggests that people use their current emotions as valuable information when making judgments and decisions, assuming these emotions provide cues about the environment.

Affect-as-information Theory

The theory suggesting that people use their current emotional states to make judgments and appraisals, even if they are unaware of those emotional influences.

Current Moods

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