All of the Following Are Considered Exceptions to the General

question 19

Multiple Choice

All of the following are considered exceptions to the general rule that there is no duty to rescue except:

• A)Contract - lifeguards,for example,have signed contracts agreeing to rescue people in exchange for pay and benefits.
• B)Witnessing an accident - this creates a duty to step in and help the injured
• C)Child abuse- statutes in nearly all states require that one report suspected child abuse.
• D)Endangerment - if one puts another in danger,then he/she is obligated to rescue that person.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional Perspectives

Analyses or observations made at a single point in time, often used to compare different population groups simultaneously.

Mutual Constitution Model

A concept in social science that suggests individuals and their social contexts are mutually influencing each other over time.

Classical Conditioning Model

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Operant Conditioning Model

A behavioral theory proposed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior.