_____ Is a Complete Defense to Fraud as It Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

_____ is a complete defense to fraud as it is inconsistent with the defendant's intent to defraud or wilfulness, essential to the charges.

• A) Negligence
• B) Good faith
• C) Intention
• D) Reasonableness
• E) Lack of knowledge

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Definitions:

Magnification

In cognitive psychology, it refers to a distortion where an individual exaggerates the negatives or minimizes the positives of a situation.

Beck

Beck commonly refers to Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist known for developing cognitive therapy, a foundation for cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Cognitive Psychologist

A professional in psychology who studies mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking."

Distorted Thought Processes

Patterns of thinking that are irrational, negative, and often unrealistic, which can affect perception and lead to mental health issues like anxiety or depression.