When Identifying the Key Facts in a Court Opinion

question 1

Multiple Choice

When identifying the key facts in a court opinion:

• A)when reading the opinion, keep in mind the question, "What was decided about which facts?"
• B)list all possible facts related to the decision reached.
• C)look to the holding.
• D)all of the above
• E)a and b

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Definitions:

Rational Emotive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy created by Albert Ellis, focusing on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that lead to emotional and behavioral issues.

Nondirective Therapy

Any type of psychotherapy in which the therapist allows the direction of the therapy sessions to be controlled by the client; an example is person-centered therapy.

Rational Emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on changing irrational beliefs and cognitive processes that lead to emotional and behavioral issues.

Activating Event

An incident that triggers a psychological or emotional response, often used in cognitive behavioral therapy analysis.