Dru Tells His Excel Company Coworkers That Fiona, Excel's Office

question 30

Multiple Choice

Dru tells his Excel Company coworkers that Fiona, Excel's office manager, is stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory only if

• A) a coworker believes it.
• B) Fiona suffers emotional distress.
• C) the statement is true.
• D) the statement is false.

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Definitions:

Discontinuity Effect

The observation that individuals in groups tend to adopt more extreme positions or behaviors than they would individually.

Aggressiveness

Behavior characterized by assertiveness and possibly hostility, often aimed at achieving a goal or expressing anger or dominance.

Individual Member

A single participant or contributor within a group or organization, distinguished by their unique contributions and perspectives.

Insko

Another name associated with academic research or a specific contribution in a field such as psychology or sociology; further context is needed for a precise definition.