Olin Convinces Pia, Who Has No Artistic Ability, That Pia

question 6

Multiple Choice

Olin convinces Pia, who has no artistic ability, that Pia has considerable talent and induces Pia to pay Olin $10,000 for art lessons. When Pia realizes the truth, she files a suit against Olin. Pia is most likely to recover on the basis of

• A) fraud.
• B) mistake.
• C) undue influence.
• D) none of the choices.

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Definitions:

Positions of Power

Roles or standings within a society, organization, or group that grant individuals authority and influence over others.

Higher-Consensus Deviance

Activities or behaviors that are widely recognized and agreed upon by society as deviant or unacceptable.

Lower-Consensus Deviance

Behaviors that are less widely recognized or agreed upon as deviant by society.

Labeling Perspective

An approach in sociology that emphasizes how societal labels can affect individuals and contribute to deviance or social stigma.