In Which of the Following Situations Would a Court Be

question 128

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would a court be likely to find an affirmative duty to act?

• A)Where a pedestrian witnesses an auto accident in which one of the drivers is injured.
• B)Where an airline attendant sees one passenger threaten another passenger.
• C)Where the driver of a car sees a two-year-old toddler wandering in the middle of a busy street.
• D)All of the above are situations where legally there is an affirmative duty to act.

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Definitions:

Minimal Injury

The least amount of physical harm caused to a person or entity, often considered in legal contexts.

Self-Determination

The principle that individuals or groups have the right to make their own choices and control their own lives without external coercion.

NASW Code

A set of guidelines set by the National Association of Social Workers to outline the ethical responsibilities and standards of the profession.

Informed Consent

The process by which an individual voluntarily agrees to participate in a particular activity, such as research or treatment, based on a full understanding of the potential risks and benefits involved.