In Which of the Following Scenarios Is the Agent Exposed

question 44

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios is the agent exposed to the greatest risk of liability?

• A) disclosed principal and authorized contract
• B) undisclosed principal and authorized contract
• C) partially disclosed principal and authorized contract
• D) authorized receipt of money from third person remitted to disclosed principal

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attributions

Explanations for behavior that ascribe actions to inherent personality traits rather than external situations or circumstances.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining one's own behavior or the behavior of others by attributing it to external circumstances or situational factors.

Actor-observer Bias

A tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their internal traits or dispositions.

Causal Dimensions

Attributes or aspects of a cause that affect individuals' perceptions and judgments about the cause, such as its controllability or stability.