In Fuerschbach V

question 20

True/False

In Fuerschbach v. Southwest Airlines, where Fuerschbach was "arrested" at work as part of a prank, the appeals court held that the police may be liable for a battery for pretending to arrest her.

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Definitions:

Social Roles

The patterns of behavior that are expected of individuals in specific positions within a social group, based on societal norms and expectations.

Social Roles

The parts individuals play as members of a social group, which meet the expectations of that group.

Conscious Component

An element of the mind's activity that pertains to thoughts, feelings, and sensations that an individual is aware of at any given moment.

Self-handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses for themselves so that if they do poorly in a task, they can blame these external factors.