What Must Be Proved for a Public Figure to Obtain

question 66

Multiple Choice

What must be proved for a public figure to obtain a damage award under libel laws?

• A) That he or she has access to the public medium to disprove the charge
• B) That the person making the claim cannot prove it
• C) That the statement in question contained a reckless disregard for the truth
• D) That he or she suffered from the falsehood just as much as a private person
• E) That the statement caused damage, regardless of its truth

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Definitions:

Psychologists

Professionals who study mental processes and behavior in humans and animals.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling essential life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Central Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with processing sensory data and generating appropriate responses.