Penny Points a Gun at Jose and Threatens to Shoot

question 63

Multiple Choice

Penny points a gun at Jose and threatens to shoot him. Jose is very brave and not frightened. The police arrive and Penny is arrested without shooting Jose. What tort did Penny commit?

• A) Assault only
• B) Battery only
• C) Assault and battery
• D) Assault, battery, and strict liability
• E) Penny's conduct does not constitute an assault because Jose was not afraid.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for learning and memory, as well as muscle contraction, involved in many functions across the nervous system.

Blocks Receptors

Refers to substances or mechanisms that inhibit the action of neurotransmitters by occupying their receptor sites and preventing activation.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction or response similar to a naturally occurring substance.

Antagonist

A molecule that binds to a receptor but does not activate it, thereby blocking action of agonist molecules or inhibiting the function of an enzyme.