When Is a Principal Liable for Her Own Conduct in Tort

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Essay

When is a principal liable for her own conduct in tort involving the use of agents?

Identify the sources of motivation in Adler's theory, particularly the role of compensating for inferiorities.

Relate Adler's theory to his own life experiences, especially the influence of childhood illness and sibling rivalry.

Understand the concept of overcompensation and its potential to lead to a superiority complex.

Explain Adler’s idea of striving for superiority as a universal drive for improvement.

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Definitions:

Conditional Response

A conditioned reaction to a once neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing.

Anticipatory Response

A reaction that occurs in anticipation of an upcoming event or stimulus, often based on previous experiences or expectations.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where behavior intensity is altered through rewards or penalties.

Classical Conditioning

A behavioral learning process in which two stimuli are regularly paired; the response initially caused by the second stimulus is ultimately solely caused by the first stimulus.