If a Client Were to Ask You a Hypothetical Question

question 69

Multiple Choice

If a client were to ask you a hypothetical question during an interview, such as "What would happen, in a lawsuit such as mine, if the plaintiff was not watching the road when the accident occurred?' you should

• A) answer the question, if you know the answer.
• B) tell him or her you don't know the answer, if you don't know the answer.
• C) tell him or her you cannot give legal advice but will relay the question to your supervising attorney.
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Quiet Sleep

A sleep phase in infants characterized by minimal movement and a steady breathing pattern, also referred to as non-REM sleep.

Temperamental Characteristics

Fundamental aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and responsiveness, thought to be innate rather than learned.

Fussiness

Exhibiting irritability or restlessness, especially common in infants and young children, often due to discomfort or hunger.

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.