As a General Rule

question 10

Multiple Choice

As a general rule:

• A) the defenses available to intentional torts and negligence are interchangeable.
• B) if a plaintiff has established by a preponderance of the evidence all the required elements of a negligence action, the plaintiff will automatically recover damages.
• C) any defense to an intentional tort is also available in an action for negligence.
• D) more defenses are available for intentional torts than are available in negligence cases.

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Definitions:

Self-Censorship

Self-censorship occurs when individuals withhold their opinions, expressions, or information out of fear of social or official reprisal, judgment, or rejection.

Direct Pressure

A form of social influence where explicit demands or requests are made to coerce someone into complying.

Sucker Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to contribute to a collective effort because they perceive that others are not doing their fair share, leading to a decrease in overall group contribution.

Withhold Effort

The act of deliberately putting in less effort or refraining from making a full effort, often as a form of protest or dissatisfaction.