Under a Conditional Privilege,a Party Will Not Be Held Liable

question 15

Multiple Choice

Under a conditional privilege,a party will not be held liable for defamation unless the false statement was made ________.

• A)with actual malice
• B)publicly
• C)to an employer
• D)negligently
• E)in print

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distraction

A phenomenon where the focus of attention is diverted due to irrelevant stimuli in the environment, affecting cognitive processes.

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to credit ourselves for our successes (attributing them to internal factors) while attributing our failures to external factors.

Stereotyping Bias

The preconceived and oversimplified beliefs or ideas about particular groups of people, which can influence judgments and decisions unconsciously.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and attributes.