Adam Wants to Buy a Six-Passenger Car

question 6

Multiple Choice

Adam wants to buy a six-passenger car. The salesman tells him that the two-seat sports car Adam sees on the car lot would be just perfect for six people. Adam test drives the car and then buys it.

• A) Adam has a valid cause of action for fraud.
• B) Adam is not entitled to relief based on fraud because he was not justified in relying upon the salesman's representation that the car would seat six people.
• C) The element of scienter is missing in this fact situation.
• D) The salesman is in a confidential relationship with Adam.

Comprehend the causes and effects of cognitive biases and attribution errors.

Identify and differentiate between stereotypes, self-fulfilling prophecies, and out-group homogeneity.

Recognize the influence of cultural perspectives on identity and behavior.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of different persuasion techniques.