To Recover for a Tort Based on Negligence, the Plaintiff

question 11

Multiple Choice

To recover for a tort based on negligence, the plaintiff must show:

• A)an intention to cause the consequences of the act.
• B)a duty of the plaintiff to the tortfeasor.
• C)an act by the defendant.
• D)the breach of the tortfeasor's duty to the injured party.

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Hypothetical Thinking

The process of exploring and considering possibilities or scenarios that are not real but are imagined for the purpose of discussion or problem-solving.

Scaffolding

An educational approach involving structured support to help learners progress beyond their current level of ability.

Vygotsky's Concept

The idea that social interaction plays a crucial role in cognitive development, emphasizing the role of language and culture.