As You Exit a Shopping Mall You Accidentally Run into Another

question 5

Essay

As you exit a shopping mall you accidentally run into another person and knock her down. As she leaps to her feet you begin to exchange words that escalate, and you find yourself in physical struggle with the other person. After receiving several blows from her you retaliate by striking her on the head with your umbrella, knocking her unconscious and producing a large gash on her head. Discuss the principles of assault and battery as well as self-defence and what actions constitute each by defining them. Write a short decision on this case based on your knowledge and definition of the principles.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as permanent, personal, and pervasive, which is linked to higher risk of depression.

Social Rejection

The experience of being excluded or dismissed by individuals or a group, which can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, or low self-esteem.

Chronic Depression

A prolonged state of depression, also known as dysthymia or persistent depressive disorder, characterized by a persistent low mood and other symptoms lasting for two years or more.

Compulsive Fretting

An uncontrollable and persistent worry about minor or major concerns often leading to stress and anxiety.