Denzil Was One of 50,000 People Defrauded of $40 in an Advertising

question 33

Multiple Choice

Denzil was one of 50,000 people defrauded of $40 in an advertising scam.His best course of action to recover his money is to

• A)mediate the claim with the advertiser.
• B)bring an individual lawsuit against the advertiser in a state appellate court.
• C)bring an individual lawsuit in a U.S.District Court.
• D)become part of a class action lawsuit,which might include plaintiffs who are unaware of the lawsuit or are even unaware they were harmed.

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Definitions:

Peer Groups

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Isolated Major Stress

A significant stressful event or situation that is distinct and separate from the ongoing stresses of everyday life, potentially having a profound impact on an individual's mental health.

Family Function

The roles and interactions within a family system that contribute to its members' emotional, physical, and social support and well-being.