Regarding Defamation, Which of the Following Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Regarding defamation, which of the following is true?

• A) Slander concerns statements made either aloud or in print.
• B) Whether or not a statement is true is only relevant to slander, not libel.
• C) Libel is more common than slander in interpersonal interaction.
• D) Libel involves only statements made in print.

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Definitions:

Legalistic Authority

Authority based strictly on legal rules and regulations, often without consideration for individual circumstances or moral implications.

Personal Authority

The power or right to make decisions, judgments, or implement actions based on one's own personal knowledge and experience, often in a specific domain.

Institutional Regulations

Rules and guidelines established by organizations or institutions to govern their operations and conduct.

Inmate Leaders

Individuals within a prison population who hold influence or authority over other inmates, often unofficially.