The Law Does Not, and Practically Cannot, Prevent Other Persons

question 85

Multiple Choice

The law does not, and practically cannot, prevent other persons from making false statements, to other people, that defame you. In light of this fact,

• A)the First Amendment reference to freedom of speech is ineffectual - a toothless tiger.
• B)the law permits you to retaliate with similar false statements about the defamer without incurring liability.
• C)the law provides legal remedies for you, but only if the false statements are made in writing, which are more durable than oral statements.
• D)the law permits you to sue "after the fact" and collect damages from the defamer.

Understand the basic premises of evolutionary psychology and its applications to human behavior.

Differentiate between evolutionary psychology and alternative theories like Eagly and Wood's social-structure theory.

Recognize and critique common methodological concerns and criticisms of evolutionary psychology.

Identify the role of the cerebral cortex in overcoming innate urges and the importance of flexibility in human behavior.

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Definitions:

Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts, often used in the context of cooperative or combined action.

Self-Managed Teams

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Ringelmann Effect

A phenomenon where individual productivity decreases as the size of a group increases.

Computer Mediation

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