Identify the Difference Between a Case Involving Intentional Fraud and Innocent

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Multiple Choice

Identify the difference between a case involving intentional fraud and innocent misrepresentation.

• A) The contractual remedy of rescission is not available in a misrepresentation case.
• B) A person committing innocent misrepresentation is liable for punitive damages for the tort of deceit.
• C) Reasonable reliance of the complaining party is not required in a fraudulent case.
• D) Materiality is not required in a fraudulent case.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy of Fears

A theoretical framework suggesting that fears can be organized in a hierarchical fashion, ranging from less to more intense, which can be useful in treatments like systematic desensitization.

Astraphobia

The intense fear of thunder and lightning.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic reactions through gradual exposure to feared stimuli or situations combined with relaxation techniques or coping mechanisms.

Traumatic

Pertaining to or resulting from an event that causes severe emotional stress or physical injury.