Intentional Torts Are Harmful Acts That Are Committed on Purpose

question 31

True/False

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, developed by Hans Selye.

Set-Point Model

A theory in psychology that suggests individuals have a pre-set level of happiness or well-being, which is largely stable over time despite changes in circumstances.

Homeostasis

The regulatory process organisms use to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Teratogens

Substances or agents that can cross the placental barrier and produce fetal deformities when taken or absorbed by the mother during pregnancy.