Will a Company Be Liable If It Hires an Independent

question 44

Multiple Choice

Will a company be liable if it hires an independent contractor and directs the contractor to commit a tort?

• A)Yes,because the company directed the independent contractor to commit a tort.
• B)No,because the independent contractor did not have to obey the company.
• C)No,because companies are not liable for acts of an independent contractor.
• D)Yes,because the company should have known the independent contract would do what it asked.
• E)No,because the contractor is not an employee.

Recognize the relationship between root tissue functions and overall plant health and growth.

Understand the genetic and familial risk factors for anxiety and related disorders.

Comprehend the cognitive perspectives on anxiety disorders, including the misinterpretation of bodily sensations.

Recognize the influence of parenting behaviors and historical accounts on the development of anxiety disorders.

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Definitions:

Majority-Wins Scheme

A decision-making process in groups where the majority's view becomes the decision or opinion adopted by the group.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who simultaneously holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Social Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors or beliefs to align with the norms or standards of a group.

Line Judgments

The activity of assessing or making decisions about the length, width, or appearance of different lines, often used in psychological research to understand perception and conformity.