Which of the Following Statements with Regard to the Tort

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements with regard to the tort of negligence is true?

• A) If a person is injured by a defective product that he himself did not purchase, he cannot sue the manufacturer for negligence.
• B) If the court finds contributory negligence, the defendant has no liability at all.
• C) If physical injury can be foreseen as the result of a person's actions, the wrongdoer will be not be liable for all the injury suffered.
• D) A possible defence to the plaintiff's claim of negligence is that the plaintiff volunteered to take the risk.
• E) The test used to determine whether a duty of care is owed is this: would a person of below-average intelligence foresee that the plaintiff could be affected by the acts of the defendant?

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Definitions:

Theorist

An individual who formulates theories or is skilled in developing theoretical models in a particular field of study.

Siegler

A reference to Robert Siegler, a prominent figure in the field of developmental psychology known for his work on children's cognitive development and problem-solving strategies.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in mental capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding over the lifespan.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist famous for his pioneering work in child development, Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development outlines how children progress through distinct stages of intellectual growth.