When an Agent Is an Employee and Commits a Tort

question 5

Multiple Choice

When an agent is an employee and commits a tort, which of the following is true regarding liability of a principal/employer who controls the employee's behavior?

• A) The employer can be liable.
• B) The employer is not liable because as a matter of public policy, a person is singularly liable for his or her torts.
• C) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least thirty days.
• D) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least seven days.
• E) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least six months.

Distinguish between various personality inventories and their applications.

Explain the theoretical underpinnings of personality concepts such as the id, ego, superego, and stages of development.

Acknowledge the critical perspectives on the validity and reliability of personality assessments.

Understand the principles of optimistic thinking and its impact on personality and behavior.

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Definitions:

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can build trust and foster closer relationships.

Perceptual Theory

A framework in psychology that explains how individuals organize and interpret their sensory inputs to understand the world around them.

Characteristic

A feature or quality that distinguishes an individual, item, or phenomenon from others in a group.

Event

An occurrence, happening, or activity that is often planned and significant in nature, attracting participation or attention.