Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Misrepresentation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of misrepresentation?

• A) A used-car salesperson puts a sign on a 1966 Ford Custom 500 automobile, indicating that it has "low mileage and loving care."
• B) A politician announces at a fund-raising dinner that, if elected, he or she will vote against new taxes.
• C) A plaintiff's lawyer tells the defendant's counsel that settlement is possible, when the plaintiff has previously indicated a desire not to settle.
• D) A roofer states that a homeowner's entire roof must be replaced, when adequate repairs could be made by replacing a few loose shingles.

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Definitions:

At Rest

A state in which one is not engaged in physical activity or exertion, often associated with the body’s normal functions at a basal metabolic rate.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system.

Axon

An elongated, thin extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that generally transports electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron.

Messages

Units of communication that convey information, thoughts, or ideas from one entity to another.