An Illusory Promise Can Be Defined as ________

question 12

Multiple Choice

An illusory promise can be defined as ________.

• A)a contract providing that only one of the parties need perform, only if he or she chooses to do so
• B)a contract not supported by consideration since the promise is supported by an illegal act
• C)a promise that lacks consideration since the person promises to perform an act or do something she already has an obligation to do
• D)a contract based on love and affection

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Definitions:

State of Tension

A psychological and physiological condition characterized by feelings of unease or stress that can motivate behavior to relieve this discomfort.

Incongruent

Describes something that is not in harmony or consistent with something else, often leading to cognitive dissonance.

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist known for his research on obedience, demonstrating how people are willing to follow orders from authority figures, even to the extent of harming others.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure.