The Three Privileges That May Be Used as a Defense

question 268

Multiple Choice

The three privileges that may be used as a defense to a defamation action are conditional, constitutional, and:

• A) Congressional
• B) conditional per se
• C) absolute
• D) legislative
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Optimistic

An attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.

Framing Information

The way information is presented or communicated, which can influence perception and decision-making.

Healthful Concept

A healthful concept pertains to ideas or practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias in decision making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how closely it resembles the typical case.