The Principal Distinction Between Assault and Battery Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

The principal distinction between assault and battery is:

• A) the difference between the plaintiff knowing the defendant and not knowing the defendant
• B) the difference between the defendant intending to cause harm and not intending to cause harm
• C) the difference between the requirements of proximate cause and ultimate cause
• D) all of the other specific choices
• E) none of the other specific choices

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Definitions:

Instinct Theory

A theory that suggests that behaviors are driven by instincts, which are innate patterns of response to stimuli.

Genetically Predisposed

Having a genetic makeup that increases the likelihood of developing certain traits or diseases.

Instinctive Behavior

Actions that are performed without prior learning or thought, typically because they are genetically programmed.

Unlearned

Describes behaviors or responses that are innate and not acquired through learning or experience.