Ben, an Accountant in Los Angeles, Interviewed with Matt, a CPA

question 18

Essay

Ben, an accountant in Los Angeles, interviewed with Matt, a CPA in San Francisco. At the end of his interview, Matt, the CPA, told Ben: "I look forward to working with you. Please let me know if I can help you prepare for your move to San Francisco." Ben returned to Los Angeles, quit his job, gave a 30-day notice to his landlord, rented an apartment in San Francisco, and moved to San Francisco. Ben then called Matt to ask if he could start his job the following week. Matt replied that Ben had no job with him. Ben wants to recover the cost of moving expenses from Matt. Under what legal theory may he proceed? Discuss the arguments that Ben and Matt will each make if the claim is brought.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the frequency of that behavior in the future.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing a sharp and often painful reaction.

Spanking

A form of physical punishment involving striking the buttocks of another person to cause temporary pain, often used as a disciplinary measure.

Law Of Effect

A psychological rule that suggests actions leading to rewarding outcomes are more likely to recur, whereas actions that result in negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.