Under the doctrine of ________ tort,commonly referred to as negligence,a person is liable for harm that is the ________ consequences of his or her action.

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The doctrine of negligence holds a person liable for harm that is the unintentional but foreseeable consequence of his or her action. So, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B and D are incorrect as they refer to intentional torts, which involve deliberate harm. Choice C is incorrect because unforeseeable harm, although unintentional, is not typically considered the fault or responsibility of the person causing the harm. Choice E introduces the concept of reasonableness, which while important to negligence analysis, is not a defining characteristic.

Under the Doctrine of ________ Tort,commonly Referred to as Negligence,a