Which of the Following Is a Function of Silence

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of silence?

• A) To prevent communication
• B) To communicate feelings
• C) To communicate nothing
• D) To provide thinking time
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Defendant

A person, business, or organization being charged or sued in a legal court.

Monetary Compensation

Monetary compensation is financial payment received by an individual or group for services rendered, losses incurred, or as a reward for performance.

Service of Process

The procedure by which a party to a legal action gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party (such as a defendant), court, or administrative body.

Summons

A legal document issued by a court and addressed to a defendant that notifies him or her of the lawsuit and how and when to respond to the complaint. A summons may be used in both civil and criminal proceedings.