Which of the following is true regarding the apprehension necessary for the tort of assault?

A) Apprehension and fear are the same thing.
B) A person may be in apprehension of physical harm, even if the person is too courageous to actually be afraid of that physical harm.
C) Actual injury is necessary for valid apprehension to be proven.
D) The test for assault involves subjective apprehension, not reasonable apprehension.
E) There is no requirement that the apprehension be of immediate physical contact.

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Quynh Nguyen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Apprehension in the context of assault does not equate to fear but rather to the anticipation or awareness of possible harm. A person can be considered to be in apprehension even if they are not afraid, as long as they believe that they could be harmed. This distinguishes it from fear, which is a more subjective and emotional response. The law recognizes that a person can apprehend harm without necessarily being frightened.

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