During an Ice Hockey Game, Claude Silently Skates Up to Gordie

question 77

Multiple Choice

During an ice hockey game, Claude silently skates up to Gordie from behind and hits him over the head with his stick. Claude is promptly thrown out of the game and suspended by the league. Gordie is not injured because he is wearing a helmet. If Gordie sues Claude, Claude would be guilty of:

• A) assault.
• B) battery.
• C) intentional infliction of mental distress.
• D) undue influence.
• E) invasion of privacy.

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Token Economy

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Aversive Conditioning

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