The Longer Adolph Stayed on His Job, the More He

question 97

Multiple Choice

The longer Adolph stayed on his job, the more he hated it. He thought his boss was too demanding. He especially disliked being reprimanded for being late. One afternoon, he was asked by a secretary to take a letter to his boss for his signature. His boss had had an eye operation and was recuperating at home. Adolph got two signatures, one on the letter and one on a note promising to pay Adolph $1000 in consideration for services rendered. His boss was not careless, but couldn't read the papers. What plea or argument, if any, could his boss use to avoid paying on the promissory note?

• A) Duress
• B) Unconscionability
• C) Shared mistake
• D) Non est factum
• E) Rectification

Analyze theories related to deviance, including labeling theory, differential association, and strain theory.

Describe the role of social norms and social bonds in deterring deviance.

Explore alternative justice systems and criminology theories focused on restoration and peacemaking.

Understand techniques of neutralization and the concept of innovation in response to social strain.

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