This Out-Of-Court Statement Is Not for the Truth of the Matter

question 59

Multiple Choice

This out-of-court statement is not for the truth of the matter asserted (and therefore not hearsay) when it is offered to prove that it had an effect on the person who heard it.

• A) prior statements
• B) effect on hearer
• C) legally operative conduct
• D) circumstantial evidence of declarant's state of mind

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and congenital heart defects.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

Tobacco Industry

The sector of the economy involved in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of tobacco and tobacco products.

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-drive, impatience, and a sense of urgency.