Ellen Was Asked to Fill Out a Questionnaire

question 46

Multiple Choice

Ellen was asked to fill out a questionnaire. She described herself as more likely to engage in exercise, more likely to go out to bars and restaurants, and more likely to consume more alcohol than people in other age groups. Which of the family life cycle categories would Ellen best fit?

• A) young bachelors and newlyweds
• B) families with young children
• C) families with older children
• D) older couples without children

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Definitions:

But-For Test

A legal test used to determine causation, indicating that an event (the consequence) would not have occurred but for a certain action (the cause).

Actual Cause

also known as "cause in fact," it refers to the factual determination that a defendant's actions are the direct cause of an event or damage.

Plaintiff's Injury

The harm or damage suffered by the plaintiff that forms the basis of their claim in a lawsuit.

Negligence Per Se

is a legal doctrine that deems an act as negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.