Complaints of Assault and Battery Fall Under a Specific Type

question 81

Multiple Choice

Complaints of assault and battery fall under a specific type of civil law called _____.

• A)slander
• B)negligence torts
• C)strict liability torts
• D)intentional torts

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Definitions:

Social Judgment

The process of evaluating the behavior, qualities, or abilities of others within a social context.

Moral Judgment

The process of determining the ethical or moral righteousness of certain actions, decisions, or behaviors based on a set of societal or personal standards.

Prison

A facility in which individuals are forcibly confined and denied a variety of freedoms under the authority of the state as a form of punishment following the commission of a crime.

Labeling Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests the labels or definitions applied to individuals can significantly influence their behavior and the perception of them by others, often resulting in self-fulfilling prophecies.