An Important Exception to the Rule Requiring Consideration to Support

question 111

Multiple Choice

An important exception to the rule requiring consideration to support a promise is the doctrine of ______.This doctrine arises when a promisee justifiably relies on a promisor's promise to his or her economic injury.

• A) firm offer
• B) consideration
• C) termination
• D) promissory estoppel
• E) accord and satisfaction

Recognize the challenge of initiating collective action highlighted through specific anecdotes.

Differentiate between routine and nonroutine collective actions.

Identify influential thinkers in the study of crowd behavior and their contributions.

Grasp the concept of relative deprivation and its impact on social behavior.

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Definitions:

Expert Witness

A person with specialized knowledge, skills, or experience recognized by a court of law to give testimony on matters within their expertise.

Forensic Psychiatric

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Peer-reviewed

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Insanity Defense

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