When Rationalizers Proceed with a Questionable Action Because of a Mistaken

question 77

Multiple Choice

When rationalizers proceed with a questionable action because of a mistaken belief that "the organization will stand behind me," they believe that:

• A) a questionable behavior is acceptable, especially in ambiguous situations.
• B) because someone can be found to benefit from the behavior, it is also in the individual's or the organization's best interests.
• C) a questionable behavior is really "safe" and will never be found out or made public.
• D) the organization's (on behalf of whom the individual acts questionably) best interests stand above all others.
• E) as long as people have acted in good faith their behavior is ethical.

Comprehend the differences between nondisclosure, innocent misrepresentation, and fraudulent misrepresentation, and their implications on contracts.

Recognize legal terms and concepts related to contract rescission and voidable contracts, like mutual mistake and duress.

Distinguish between unilateral and mutual mistakes and their respective effects on contract validity and enforceability.

Learn about the principles of legal assent in contract law and how courts determine the enforceability of contracts.

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle describing the smallest difference in stimulus intensity that is detectable, typically proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus.

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in stimulation that can be detected 50% of the time by a participant.

Color Receptors

Cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to specific wavelengths of light, enabling color vision.

Weber's Law

A principle relating to the perception of change in a given stimulus, stating that the ratio of the increment threshold to the background intensity is a constant.