Glen Falsely Accuses Hu of Stealing from Island Tours,Inc

question 33

Multiple Choice

Glen falsely accuses Hu of stealing from Island Tours,Inc.,their employer.Glen's statement is NOT defamatory if

• A)only Hu hears it.
• B)a third party hears it.
• C)the statement is published.
• D)the statement is a lie.

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Definitions:

Feel-good, Do-good Phenomenon

The psychological theory that suggests individuals are more likely to engage in altruistic behaviors when they are in a good mood.

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

A psychological principle suggesting that individuals judge new experiences based on past experiences and the levels of stimulation they have become accustomed to.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or other forms of expression.

Aggressive Action

Behavior intended to harm or injure another person, either physically or psychologically.