Consequential Damages

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consequential damages:

• A)occur when the special circumstances of the plaintiff cause him to suffer losses that would not ordinarily be foreseeable as a result of breach.
• B)are usually recoverable unless the defendant had reason to foresee them at the time the contract was created.
• C)are measured by the loss in value of the promised performance.
• D)are not limited to losses that would occur as a result of breach of contract.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition where an individual learns to feel powerless and unable to avoid negative situations due to previous experiences of failure to do so.

Shocks

Sudden and often violent disturbances or fluctuations in physical or emotional states, or electrical discharges used in medical therapy or experimental research.

Barriers

Obstacles or structures that impede progress, communication, or physical movement in various contexts.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.