Simon Is Told by His Lawyer That a Particular Document

question 34

True/False

Simon is told by his lawyer that a particular document must be signed under seal. When Simon questions whether that isn't cruelty to animals, his lawyer explains that this is simply a process by which a written document can be made binding even if there is no consideration present.

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Definitions:

Asch

Refers to the Asch conformity experiments, which were a series of studies directed by Solomon Asch examining if and how individuals yielded to or defied a majority group.

Conformity

Adapting one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to fit into group norms or comply with what society views as acceptable.

Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure could influence individuals to conform.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to a belief that one's actions have no effect on the outcome.