Asked by
Gabriel Salazar
on Dec 20, 2024Verified
Which of the following is correct with respect to the reasonable person standard?
A) It makes allowance for mental deficiency.
B) It holds someone with a physical disability to the same standard as someone without such disability.
C) It applies an individualized test to children that takes into consideration the child's age, intelligence, and experience.
D) A person's skill or training has no bearing on the reasonable person standard.
Reasonable Person Standard
A legal standard used to determine whether an individual's actions were reasonable under particular circumstances, often used in negligence cases.
Mental Deficiency
A term historically used to describe a range of intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments.
Physical Disability
Physical Disability is a condition that significantly impairs an individual's ability to perform daily tasks or movements due to physical limitations.
- Determine the essential elements needed to substantiate a negligence claim.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the essential elements needed to substantiate a negligence claim.