_____ Are Used to Punish the Defendant and Deter the Defendant

question 33

Multiple Choice

_____ are used to punish the defendant and deter the defendant and others from repeating behavior that is particularly offensive.

• A) Punitive damages
• B) Actual damages
• C) Compensatory damages
• D) Nominal damages

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Definitions:

Nocturnal Penile Tumescence

A normal physiological phenomenon where males experience penile erections during sleep or upon waking, often used as an indicator of erectile dysfunction's psychological or physical nature.

Vascular Congestion

The accumulation of an excessive amount of blood in the vessels of a specific area of the body, often leading to swelling and discomfort.

Muscle Contraction

The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers, leading to shortening or lengthening of the muscle and movement or maintenance of posture.

Cardiac Relaxation

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood.