Taking Your Focus Off the Real Problem and Denying Responsibility

question 66

Multiple Choice

Taking your focus off the real problem and denying responsibility for your own actions is referred to as

• A) blaming.
• B) rationalizing.
• C) procrastinating.
• D) justifying.

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Definitions:

Superseding Causes

Events that occur after a defendant's negligent act, breaking the chain of causation and relieving the defendant of liability.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine under which a plaintiff's damages are reduced by a percentage equal to their degree of fault in causing their injury.

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine holding individuals or entities responsible for damages or injuries caused by their actions or products, regardless of negligence or intent.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that can reduce the claimant's ability to recover damages if they are found partly at fault for the incident or harm.