All of the Following Statements, If Made by a Salesperson

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements, if made by a salesperson, could have legally actionable consequences if the statement were incorrect EXCEPT:

• A) "this refrigerator will preserve foods in the warmest weather."
• B) "this is a safe, dependable helicopter."
• C) "feel free to prescribe this drug to your patients, doctor. It's not addictive."
• D) "this mace pen is capable of instantaneous incapacitation for a period of 15 to 20 minutes."
• E) "this offer is valid only until the end of this month."

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Definitions:

Back Injury

Physical damage to the back, which can result from strains, sprains, disc injuries, or fractures, often leading to pain and mobility issues.

Balance Scale

A device for weighing, consisting of a beam balanced on a fulcrum, from each end of which hangs a pan or tray.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and ideals acquired from parents and society.

Ego

The part of the mind that mediates between conscious and unconscious thoughts, balancing desires based on reality.