Which of the Following Constitutes Duress

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following constitutes duress?

• A) a plaintiff threatening a criminal lawsuit unless the defendant enters into a contract
• B) a teacher threatening a student that he will be expelled if he is found with cigarettes again
• C) a wife threatening to commit suicide if her abusive husband does not stop beating her
• D) a father using his dominant and fiduciary position to unduly influence his son into committing a crime

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Definitions:

Self-defeating Humor

A type of humor in which individuals make themselves the target of jokes, potentially lowering their own self-esteem for the sake of laughter.

Affiliative

Referring to behaviors that promote social connection, such as cooperation and building relationships.

Self-enhancing

Involves behaviors or thoughts that serve to maintain or increase an individual's self-esteem or positive self-view.

Aggressive

Pertaining to behavior or attitudes that demonstrate hostility or the intent to confront others.