Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Intentional

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of intentional infliction of emotional distress?

• A) Setting fire to a wastebasket in an empty classroom
• B) Shouting obscenities at a basketball official in an arena seating 10,000 fans
• C) Calling a friend during an important business meeting to inform him or her of a nonexistent "family emergency"
• D) Spitting on a crowded sidewalk

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