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Improperly Collecting Benefits Intended for Victims of a Natural Disaster

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Improperly collecting benefits intended for victims of a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Katrina, is an example of:

Grasp the concept of group identity and how it differs from merely being a collection of individuals.

Recognize the role of role differentiation in enhancing group function.

Understand the social psychological principles underlying group dynamics, including deindividuation and social facilitation.

Comprehend the importance of achieving a balance between individuality and belonging within groups.

Definitions:

Substantive Unconscionability

A legal doctrine that allows courts to refuse to enforce a contract or part of it, if the contract is excessively unfair or oppressive.

Adhesion Conscionability

A legal concept referring to the fairness of contract terms in a standard-form agreement, where one party has significantly more power to dictate the terms.

Exculpatory Clause

A statement in a contract that frees one party (usually the drafter of the agreement) from all liability arising out of performance of the contract, generally based on factors such as consumer ignorance or a great deal of unexplained fine print that serve to deprive the less powerful party of a meaningful choice.

Age of Majority

The legal age at which an individual is considered capable of entering into contracts and other legal bindings, marking the transition into legal adulthood.