Which of the Following Is True If an Agent Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true if an agent has no authority to act on behalf of a principal,but the agent still enters into a contract with a third party?

• A) The principal is bound only if the principal is a disclosed principal.
• B) The principal is bound only if the principal is an unidentified principal.
• C) The principal is bound only if the principal is a partially disclosed principal.
• D) The principal is bound unless the principal can establish clearly and convincingly that the agent was expressly barred from engaging in the conduct at issue.
• E) The principal is not bound unless the principal ratifies the agreement.

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Definitions:

Debriefing

At the end of a study, the procedure in which participants are assessed for suspicion and then receive a gentle explanation of the true nature of the study in a manner that counteracts any negative effects of the study experience.

Informed Consent

A principle that requires providing all necessary information about a procedure or research study to participants, allowing them to voluntarily decide whether to participate.

Experimenter Biasing

Refers to a situation in research where the expectations or preferences of the researcher inadvertently influence the participants or the results of the study.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental environment that influence the participants' behavior or responses.