Strictly Speaking, the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur Is Inapplicable

question 29

True/False

Strictly speaking, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is inapplicable in strict liability cases, although some of the inferences under that doctrine are allowed to be made.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state where a person experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

Role Playing

A teaching or training method that involves acting out roles in specific scenarios to practice behaviors or explore complex situations.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A compliance strategy where persuading someone to agree to a small request increases the likelihood they will agree to a larger request later.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.