A Privilege Can Excuse What Would Have Been a Tort

question 85

Multiple Choice

A privilege can excuse what would have been a tort if the defendant:

• A) acted without knowing the consequences of his actions
• B) acted to further an interest of social importance that deserves protection
• C) acted to further his own interests
• D) acted to harm a wrongdoer
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on a discrete aspect of information, whether deemed subjective or objective, while ignoring other perceivable information.

Retention

The ability to keep, hold, or maintain something in the mind over time, especially information and memories.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without obvious reinforcement and is not demonstrated until there is motivation to do so.

Unreinforced Learning

Learning that occurs without any specific feedback or reinforcement for responses or behaviors.