The Standard Utilized by Courts in Assessing Conduct in Failure

question 13

Multiple Choice

The standard utilized by courts in assessing conduct in failure to train cases under § 1983 is which of the following:

• A) Gross negligence.
• B) Shocks the conscience.
• C) Deliberate indifference.
• D) Actual malice.

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Definitions:

Seizure

A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

Padded Tongue Depressor

A tool used in medical settings, featuring padding to gently depress the tongue for better examination of the mouth and throat.

Restrictive Clothing

Garments that are tight enough to limit the range of motion or cause discomfort.

Jerking Movements

Involuntary muscle movements that can be abrupt and can occur as a symptom of various neurological disorders.