This Exception Allows Statements Recorded as a Matter of Routine

question 61

Multiple Choice

This exception allows statements recorded as a matter of routine in the procedures of a regularly conducted business activity to be admissible, without regard to the availability of the declarant.

• A) official records exception
• B) business records exception
• C) "silent hound" exception
• D) vital statistics exception

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, often without sufficient basis.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not limited to one specific issue.

Mania

A mental health condition marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Egocentrism

A psychological stage where an individual has difficulty understanding the perspectives of others, often seen in early childhood development.