Regarding Defamation, Which of the Following Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Regarding defamation, which of the following is true?

• A) Slander concerns statements made either aloud or in print.
• B) Whether or not a statement is true is only relevant to slander, not libel.
• C) Libel is more common than slander in interpersonal interaction.
• D) Libel involves only statements made in print.

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Definitions:

Melanin

A pigment produced by the melanocytes in the skin, hair, and eyes, responsible for the coloration and protection against ultraviolet radiation.

Stretch Marks

Lines or streaks on the skin, often resulting from rapid stretching of the skin due to growth, weight gain, or pregnancy.

Dermis

The dermis is a layer of skin located beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue.