Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Nominal damages are generally only available for the tort of negligence.
• B) Nominal damages are always awarded in addition to compensatory damages.
• C) The phrase "nominal damages" refers to any type of damages that have a name.
• D) Nominal damages are generally only available for torts that are actionable per se.
• E) Nominal damages are intended to punish the tortfeasor.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A treatment procedure for depression in which an implanted pulse generator sends regular electrical signals to a person’s vagus nerve; the nerve, in turn, stimulates the brain.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy is a mental health treatment where seizures are deliberately triggered in patients using electrical currents to alleviate symptoms of mental illnesses.

Second-Generation Antidepressants

A group of antidepressant medications that include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and others, often preferred due to their favorable side effect profiles compared to first-generation antidepressants.

MAO Inhibitors

A class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain.