Which of the Following Would Be Considered Hearsay

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered hearsay?

• A) A witness testifies that an alleged kidnapper made a ransom demand.
• B) A witness testifies that a mechanic told the driver of an automobile (who later was in an accident) that the automobile had worn-out brake pads that needed to be replaced.
• C) A witness testifies that a defendant had previously admitted to being intoxicated contrarily to her testimony in court.
• D) A witness testifies that a defendant had told the witness he intended to kill his wife.

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Definitions:

Milgram Obedience Studies

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders from an authority figure, even to the extent of causing harm to others.

Electric Shocks

Sudden discharges of electricity through a part of the body, used either as a therapeutic tool or as a result of accidental contact with electricity.

"Learner"

An individual who is actively engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or understanding through study, experience, or teaching.

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist best known for his seminal research on obedience to authority, which demonstrated that people are willing to obey authority figures to a surprising degree, even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.