In Determining the Duty of Care Owed by a Defendant

question 26

Multiple Choice

In determining the duty of care owed by a defendant using the reasonable person standard,the court will consider which of the following factors?

• A)The existence of emergency conditions.
• B)A physician's training and years of experience.
• C)A person's severe mental retardation.
• D)(a) and (b), but not (c).

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait that predisposes individuals to prefer and support social hierarchy and dominance of their in-group over out-groups.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, often in terms of abilities, achievements, and status.

Social Order

A societal concept that implies a set of linked social structures, practices, and institutions which collectively ensure and maintain stability and predictability.

Identity Fusion

A profound feeling of oneness with a group and a perception that one’s personal identity and group identity are essentially the same. It is a strong motivator of collective action.