Which of the Following Was the Result in the Case

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result in the Case Opener, the case in which the company was found to have generated waste with excessive concentrations of PCBs?

• A) That the company had no liability because it had not intentionally generated the waste.
• B) That the company had no liability because it was the responsibility of the federal government to clean up the waste.
• C) That the company had no liability because it was the responsibility of the state government to clean up the waste.
• D) That the company was liable because it failed to monitor in a manner that would have revealed the waste in a timely manner.
• E) That the company was liable under federal law because it failed to clean up the hazardous area in a timely manner.

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Definitions:

Suppression

A method or action taken to stop or reduce an undesired behavior or activity, often through the use of negative consequences or removal of positive reinforcement.

Head-banging

A repetitive and rhythmic self-harming behavior often observed in cases of developmental disorders, stress, or frustration.

Response Substitution

A phenomenon whereby one inappropriate behavior is suppressed and another inappropriate behavior occurs.

Suppression

The act of stopping or inhibiting something from occurring, often referring to behaviors, thoughts, or emotional expressions.