Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Explanation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the most accurate explanation of what the positioning of the names tells us about the case of Baxter v Hirst (2012) , a civil (non-family) case being heard at first instance?

• A) Baxter is the claimant and Hirst is the defendant.
• B) Baxter is the plaintiff and Hirst is the defendant.
• C) Baxter is the claimant and Hirst is the respondent.
• D) Baxter is the applicant and Hirst is the defendant.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

Group polarization occurs when discussions within a group lead to an accentuation of the group's initial inclination, often resulting in more extreme positions.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, usually better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Social Loafing

Social Loafing is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.