Julian Threw a Brick at Will, Intending to Hit Him

question 67

Multiple Choice

Julian threw a brick at Will, intending to hit him. If the brick instead hits Anna, Julian has:

• A) committed a battery.
• B) committed an assault.
• C) no liability if he has not yet reached the age of majority.
• D) not committed a tort because he did not have the intent to harm Anna.

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Definitions:

Distributed Processing

A computational model in which processing is spread over multiple computing units, often achieving more efficiency than central processing.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows us to encode, store, and retrieve information from the past.

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and conscious thought.

Levels-Of-Processing

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that deeper levels of analysis produce more enduring memory.