Optimists Advocate a Maximax Strategy

question 57

True/False

Optimists advocate a maximax strategy.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

The doctrine under which people may be liable for injuries to others whether or not they have been negligent or committed an international tort. Also called absolute liability.

Unavoidably Dangerous

Products or activities that cannot be made completely safe, no matter the amount of caution used in their design or execution.

Punitive Damages

Damages in excess of actual losses suffered by the plaintiff awarded as a measure of punishment for the defendant’s wrongful acts. Also called exemplary damages.

Strict Liability

Legal responsibility for damages or injury, even if the person found strictly liable was not at fault or negligent.