In Stevens V

question 23

Multiple Choice

In Stevens v.Publicis,the courts addressed the statute of frauds issue of what constitutes a writing in today's cyber world and determined that:

• A) technology aside, a writing must contain an original signature to create a true contract
• B) since e-mail could be written by anyone, an e-mail must be followed up by a document with an original signature
• C) an e-mail with the senders typed signature showed an intent to authenticate the contents and satisfies statute of frauds requirements
• D) the statute of frauds requires that certain contracts be in writing to be enforceable but does not address or concern itself with signatures

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Definitions:

Goal-directed Behavior

Actions taken with the intention of achieving a specific outcome or objective, showing purpose and direction in behavior.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist outside of sight.

Dishabituation

The recovery of attention after habituation; signifies that person recognizes a new stimulus.

Accommodation

In Piaget’s theory, the process by which schemas are modified or new schemas created in light of experience.