Someone Who Illegally Copies Computer Software Says, "I Am Actually

question 160

Multiple Choice

Someone who illegally copies computer software says, "I am actually doing the company a favor by using their software and therefore publicizing it." This may be an example of which defense mechanism?

• A) repression
• B) displacement
• C) sublimation
• D) rationalization

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Definitions:

Offender Punishment

The penalties or sanctions imposed on individuals who are convicted of violating laws.

Proximate Cause

The extent to which, as a matter of policy, a defendant may be held liable for the consequences of his or her actions. In the majority of states, proximate cause requires the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s damages to have been foreseeable at the time of the accident. In the minority of states, proximate cause exists if the defendant’s actions led to the plaintiff’s harm.

Policy Liability

Refers to the obligations a company or individual has under the terms of an insurance policy.

Compensatory Damages

A monetary award in a lawsuit intended to compensate the injured party for the loss or injury they have suffered.