Which of the Following Is True of Misrepresentation

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of misrepresentation?

• A) A misrepresentation is not actionable unless the innocent party relied on the misrepresentation and acted on it.
• B) An innocent party who acts in reliance on a misrepresentation need not justify his or her reliance.
• C) An innocent party must prove that the wrongdoer's misrepresentation was the sole reason he or she entered into the contract.
• D) An innocent party need not prove economic injury to recover damages for fraud.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of an event or situation as stressful, positive, or irrelevant.

Background Emotion

Subtle and sustained emotional states that influence mood and perception without immediate awareness.

Social Emotion

Emotions that arise in the context of social interactions or relationships, often involving feelings that are influenced by the perceptions, thoughts, or behaviors of others.

Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed unacceptable or improper within a given context or by societal standards.