Oakley Posts a Defamatory Remark About Pierre in "Roominate," an Online

question 46

Multiple Choice

Oakley posts a defamatory remark about Pierre in "Roominate," an online social network maintained by SocNet, Inc., an Internet service provider. Most likely to be held liable for the remark will be

• A) Oakley.
• B) Pierre.
• C) Roominate.
• D) SocNet.

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Definitions:

Reprimand

A formal expression of disapproval or correction, often by a person in authority, towards an individual's behavior or performance.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory stating that motivation is determined by an individual's expected outcomes or rewards following certain behaviors.

Second-level Outcome

The indirect or subsequent effects or results that follow the immediate consequences of an action or decision.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources and treatment in social exchanges.