Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Issue

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the issue of factual causation in negligence?

• A)The issue of factual causation is always decided on the basis of the but-for test.
• B)Liability cannot be imposed if the defendant's carelessness was only a cause,and not the only cause,of the plaintiff's losses.
• C)Liability cannot be imposed if the defendant's carelessness was only a cause,and not the most important cause,of the plaintiff's losses.
• D)The issue of factual causation is decided on the basis of the reasonable person test.
• E)The plaintiff will recover damages if the plaintiff proves on the balance of probabilities that but-for the negligence of the defendant,the plaintiff would not have suffered the loses the plaintiff has suffered.

Recognize the importance of appreciating human diversity in understanding behavior and mental processes.

Understand the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and the use of deception.

Identify the contributions and challenges of women in the field of psychology.

Understand the significance of studying animal behavior to comprehend human behavior.

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Definitions:

Winner's Curse

A phenomenon that occurs in auctions where the winning bidder pays more than what the item is actually worth, usually because of incomplete information or misjudgment.

Common-value Auction

an auction format where the item for sale is of the same value to all bidders, but the bidders have different information about the item's actual value.

Too Optimistic

Pertains to a situation or mindset where expectations are unrealistically positive, potentially overlooking possible risks or challenges.

Common-value Auction

An auction type where the item for sale is valued equally by all bidders, but the true value is unknown until after the auction ends.