Which One of the Following Statements with Regard to the Characteristics

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?

• A) If a person is convicted of a criminal offence, he cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim.
• B) A civil action is a private action; that is, a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered.
• C) In a criminal case, an individual person is taking the action against the accused.
• D) The prosecutor must prove his case based "upon a balance of probabilities."
• E) The person who begins a civil action is usually called the "prosecutor."

Acknowledge the physiological and psychological factors influencing motives.

Recognize the impact of environment and innate predispositions on behavior.

Understand the influence of stimulus-seeking behavior on human actions.

Understand the basic principles of motivation and how they apply to human behavior.

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Definitions:

Disarming

The act of reducing hostility or suspicion, typically through charm, friendliness, or a straightforward approach.

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized by a contract.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.