In Reynolds V

question 405

True/False

In Reynolds v.Ethicon Endo-Surgery,where Reynolds suffered a miscarriage after she was told she would be fired if she did not move to another city for her employer,the appeals court held she could sue the employer for mental distress because her expert witness testified that the miscarriage was likely triggered by the work issue.

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Definitions:

Collective Consciousness

is a term developed by Émile Durkheim to describe the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.

People's Beliefs

The various convictions or acceptances that individuals hold as true, often based on personal experiences, culture, or religion.

Social Currents

Broad, diffuse movements within society that influence collective behavior and beliefs without a formal organizational structure.

Organic Solidarity

A social cohesion based on the dependence individuals have on each other in more advanced societies, according to Durkheim.