Judge George Decides a Case Before His Court That Has

question 17

Multiple Choice

Judge George decides a case before his court that has the same set of facts as a case he heard four months ago. Judge George should apply ________.

• A) Procedural laws
• B) A different state statute
• C) Restatement
• D) Precedent
• E) Legal realism

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Definitions:

Evolved Emotions

Emotions that have developed over time as adaptations to help organisms respond to environmental challenges and opportunities.

Primary Emotions

Fundamental emotions that are universally experienced by humans across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger.

Evolutionary Theories

A set of propositions aimed at explaining how and why certain behaviors or physical traits have developed over time through the process of natural selection.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions and bodily changes occur simultaneously rather than sequentially, with emotional experiences resulting from the brain's interpretation of bodily responses to stimuli.