Which of the Following Is an Example of Scienter

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of scienter?

• A)A party to a contract disclosing to the other party all the material facts he/she knows about the subject of the contract.
• B)Plaintiff knowingly making a misstatement to a defendant who was likely to rely on it.
• C)Defendant admitting that he made a false statement with the intent to deceive.
• D)Plaintiff taking action to reveal a misstatement.

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Definitions:

Neo-Piagetian

An approach that integrates Jean Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development with current research and theories in cognitive neuroscience, aiming to better explain the processes and mechanisms of cognitive development.

Accommodation

In psychology, a concept of learning in which new information or experiences cause you to modify your existing schemas or ideas.

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.