In Case of a Tort Claim of Emotional Distress, the Plaintiff

question 131

Multiple Choice

In case of a tort claim of emotional distress, the plaintiff could:

• A) win for having been insulted by bad language
• B) win only if some physical injury is proven to accompany the mental injury
• C) win only if "outward manifestations" of mental injury are apparent
• D) win for observing a terrible injury inflicted on one's child
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that is the primary sex hormone in males, responsible for the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Androgen

A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity; examples include testosterone.

Adrenal Hormones

Hormones produced by the adrenal glands, including adrenaline and cortisol, which play key roles in the body's response to stress.

Testes

Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones, including testosterone.