What Type of Tort Occurs When the Defendant Is Careless

question 30

Multiple Choice

What type of tort occurs when the defendant is careless and acts in a way that subjects other people to an unreasonable risk of harm?

• A) Criminal
• B) Liability
• C) Intentional
• D) Negligent
• E) Strict-liability

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Blunted Affect

A reduction in the intensity of an individual's emotional response, often seen in psychiatric disorders.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind, without external stimuli, and can affect all senses.

Voices

Auditory perceptions that are experienced without an external stimulus and are often associated with certain mental health conditions.