A Promise Lacks Consideration If a Person Promises to Perform

question 25

Multiple Choice

A promise lacks consideration if a person promises to perform an act or do something he or she is already under an obligation to do. This is called a(n) ________.

• A) illegal consideration
• B) preexisting duty
• C) gift promise
• D) illusory promise

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Definitions:

Impression Management

Strategies individuals or organizations use to influence the perceptions of others, often to appear more favorable or competent.

Personal Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality and behavior.

Fundamental Attribution Error

Overestimates internal factors and underestimates external factors as influences on someone’s behaviour.

Self-Serving Bias

Self-serving bias explains personal success by internal causes and personal failures by external causes.