John Refuses to Pay His Bill Due at a Store

question 436

Multiple Choice

John refuses to pay his bill due at a store. The store owner grabs John by the shirt, screams and him, and demands the money "or else." John is shaken but unhurt. John would most likely sue for the tort of:

• A) slander
• B) assault
• C) invasion of privacy
• D) negligence
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors and disregarding internal processes, emphasizing the learning process through rewards and punishments.

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Carl Rogers

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