Which of the Following Would Constitute an Act of Duress

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute an act of duress which would provide grounds for avoiding a settlement agreement?

• A) a party's desperate need for money.
• B) a party's compelling desire to end the dispute.
• C) a party threatens to inflict personal injury or property damage.
• D) another party's threat to end settlement negotiations.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are deliberately manipulated to determine their effect on dependent variables.

Unethical Research Study

A research project that violates moral principles or standards, often involving harm, deception, or lack of informed consent from participants.

Correlational Study

A research method used to determine the relationship between two variables, without implying causation.

Placebo

A substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect, often used in clinical trials as a control to test the efficacy of treatments.