Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Purpose of Tort

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

• A) to punish wrongdoers
• B) to compensate victims of wrongful conduct
• C) to ensure that contractual promises are kept
• D) to prevent crime
• E) to force people to do good,e.g., rescue those in trouble

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Definitions:

Affect

A broad range of feelings that individuals experience, encompassing both emotions and moods.

Attitude Object

Any entity that is the focus of an individual's attitude, including people, products, or concepts.

Zajonc's Hierarchy

A theory that proposes the sequence of cognitive processes involved in the appraisal of stimuli, emphasizing the primacy of affective responses over cognitive evaluations.

Effects Model

A model or theory in the fields of psychology or communication that describes the potential impacts of media and messages on individuals or societies.