Josh Is Negotiating the Sale of His Car with Jonathan

question 46

Multiple Choice

Josh is negotiating the sale of his car with Jonathan.Jonathan asks if the car has ever been in an accident and Josh replies,"No,it has never been in an accident." In fact,the car was nearly totaled the year before when Sheila,Josh's girlfriend,driving Josh's car,hit a wet spot and skidded into a pole.Shehad it repaired without telling him about the accident.Josh has committed:

• A) fraudulent misrepresentation.
• B) innocent misrepresentation.
• C) an unconscionable act.
• D) nothing because he thought he was being truthful and didn't intend to deceive Jonathan

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Definitions:

Formal Norms

Explicitly defined rules and regulations that guide behavior and maintain social order within a society.

Etiquette

The set of conventional rules of personal behavior in polite society, usually in the form of a code of conduct.

Negative Sanctions

Punishments or disapprovals aimed at discouraging undesired behaviors within a society or group.

Dominant Culture

The prevailing cultural norms, values, and practices that are most influential within a society or social group.