It's Libby's First Day in College

question 27

Multiple Choice

It's Libby's first day in college.When she approaches the professor to have an "add" form signed, she listens to other students to see if they address the professor as "Professor," "Dr.," "Mrs.," or by her first name, and then she does the same.This is an example of

• A) situational uncertainty.
• B) informational social influence.
• C) normative social influence.
• D) situational interdependence.

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Definitions:

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle that requires certain types of contracts to be executed in writing and signed by the party to be charged.

Promissory Estoppel

The legal enforcement of an otherwise unenforceable contract due to a party’s detrimental reliance on the contract.

English Rule

A legal principle where the losing party in a lawsuit is required to pay the winning party's legal costs.

American Rule

A legal principle stating that each party in a lawsuit typically pays their own attorney's fees, regardless of who wins.