Compensatory Damages Are Meant To

question 39

Multiple Choice

Compensatory damages are meant to:

• A) compensate the defendant for losses.
• B) compensate the plaintiff for losses.
• C) punish the defendant for irresponsible or malicious conduct.
• D) punish the plaintiff for irresponsible or malicious conduct.

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Definitions:

Physically Abused

Having suffered physical harm or injury by another person through deliberate actions intended to hurt or cause pain.

Facial Expressions

Physical manifestations of emotions and feelings through movements and changes in the facial muscles.

Emotion

Intricate mental states characterized by personal feelings, bodily reactions, and actions or expressive behaviors.

Catharsis Hypothesis

The idea that expressing or venting emotions can lead to a reduction in emotional stress or improvement in psychological well-being.