Breach of Duty in a Negligence Case Refers to ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Breach of duty in a negligence case refers to ________.

• A)An obligation to measure compensable losses suffered by the plaintiff.
• B)Actual harm,or cause in fact,which resulted from a failure to live up to a standard of care.
• C)A failure to live up to the standard of care a reasonable person owes to others.
• D)The standard of care a reasonable person owes to another.
• E)Legal cause,or the extent to which the defendant is held responsible for actions that fall short of the standard of care.

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Definitions:

Medical Status

The current state of an individual's health and well-being, including the presence or absence of illness or injury.

Validity and Reliability

Concepts in research and testing indicating how well a method measures what it is supposed to (validity) and how consistent the outcomes are (reliability).

Psychopathology

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Psychological Tests

Standardized measures designed to assess various aspects of a person's mental health, behavior, abilities, or personality.