In Addition to Demonstrating Actual Emotional Distress, If a Third

question 42

Multiple Choice

In addition to demonstrating actual emotional distress, if a third party wants to recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress, the plaintiff must primarily show that:

• A) the defendant was negligent and that the accident could have been avoided.
• B) the third party is at least distantly related to the victim.
• C) the third party actually witnessed the injury when it occurred.
• D) the defendant did not try to stop the accident.

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Definitions:

Reactivity

A phenomenon that results from the act of self-monitoring. Reactivity is said to occur when a behavior being monitored changes as a result of observing and recording it. Also known as the reactive effect.

Self-Monitoring

The process of observing and recording one's own behaviors, thoughts, or emotions to increase self-awareness or modify behavior.

Response Cost

A behavior modification technique where certain privileges or desired items are removed as a consequence of inappropriate behavior.

Self-Management

The ability of an individual to regulate their own behaviors, thoughts, and emotions to achieve their personal goals or comply with societal norms.