Question 1

Individuals possessing this form of legal consciousness believe the law is an objective and respected set of institutions and rules ______.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a "before the law" consciousness view the law as an objective and respected set of institutions and rules, emphasizing its impartiality and the equality of all before it.

Question 2

A claim can be filed at whatever time the complainant wishes to file it.

Accepted Answer

Most legal claims are subject to statutes of limitations, which set deadlines by which claims must be filed.

Question 3

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan in an automobile accident which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan, for the cost of the car repairs. This stage of disputing is ______.

Accepted Answer

A grievance is a formal complaint or claim by an individual who believes they have been wronged, in this case, Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement for the damages caused by Suzan.

Question 4

Statute of limitations states that a court case must be filed within a fixed number of years.

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.

Question 5

Laura, unhappy with her relationship, tells her boyfriend she wants to break up. He in return tells her that if she leaves him he will send her nude pictures to all of her family members and to her employer. He is engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

The boyfriend is engaging in coercion by threatening to release Laura's nude pictures if she leaves him. Coercion involves using threats or force to persuade someone to do or not do something.

Question 6

Jessica is in an abusive marriage and tells her husband she wants a divorce. He in turn tells her that if she files for divorce, he will take their children away from her. He is engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

He is engaging in coercion by using threats to control Jessica's actions, specifically threatening to take their children away if she pursues a divorce.

Question 7

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan, which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan for the cost of the car repairs. He confronts Suzan with this issue. This stage of disputing is ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan, which caused...

Question 8

Negotiation involves a neutral individual who attempts to encourage discussion between two parties.

Accepted Answer

Negotiation is a process where two or more parties with differing needs or perspectives attempt to reach an agreement through dialogue and compromise, without necessarily involving a neutral third party. The involvement of a neutral individual to encourage discussion typically describes mediation, not negotiation.

Question 9

In Med-Arb alternative dispute resolution, parties accept the decision of a privately retained judge.

Accepted Answer

In Med-Arb (Mediation-Arbitration), the process typically begins with mediation, and if unresolved, moves to arbitration where a decision can be binding or non-binding, but it is not necessarily overseen by a "privately retained judge"; rather, a mediator or arbitrator facilitates the process.

Question 10

Megan is claiming to be disabled in order to avoid jury duty. She most likely possesses what style of legal consciousness ______.

Accepted Answer

Megan's behavior of claiming to be disabled to avoid jury duty suggests a style of legal consciousness that is "against the law," as it involves manipulating or evading legal obligations for personal benefit.

Question 11

Identify which of the following is a discussion between two parties, in which each individual attempts to persuade the other to change his or her mind.

Accepted Answer

Negotiation is a process where two or more parties discuss their differences and attempt to reach an agreement or compromise through dialogue, with each trying to persuade the other to change their position or view. Unlike litigation, arbitration, and mediation, negotiation directly involves the parties in the discussion without necessarily requiring a third-party facilitator or decision-maker.

Question 12

Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. She decides to stay married to him despite being unhappy. She is exercising ______.

Accepted Answer

Lumping refers to the act of enduring an unsatisfactory situation without attempting to change it or escape from it. In Jessica's case, she is choosing to stay in an abusive relationship without taking steps to leave or change the situation, which is indicative of lumping.

Question 13

Which of the following is a term to describe the referral of disputes to the official, formal court system?

Accepted Answer

Litigation is the process of taking legal action or referring disputes to the formal court system for resolution.

Question 14

Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. Instead of taking him to court she decides to move out of their house and cut all contact with her husband. She is exercising ______.

Accepted Answer

Jessica is exercising avoidance by choosing to move out and cut all contact with her husband instead of confronting the issue through legal or other means. Avoidance is a conflict management strategy where one party withdraws from the conflict or avoids the issue altogether.

Question 15

An individual feels wronged and confronts the offending party by communicating feelings of injustice making both parties aware of disagreement. Under which stage of disputing does this fall?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual feels wronged and confronts the...

Question 16

Individuals possessing this form of legal consciousness believe that law is a game with a set of rules that can be used to manipulate the outcome of a case ______.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a "with the law" form of legal consciousness view the law as a tool or a set of rules that can be strategically used to their advantage, essentially manipulating the outcome of a case. This perspective sees the law as something that can be engaged with actively to achieve desired ends.

Question 17

In Court annexed arbitration, judges refer civil suits to an individual who issues a quick, nonbinding decision.

Accepted Answer

In court-annexed arbitration, judges refer civil suits to arbitrators who issue a quick decision that is typically nonbinding, aiming to expedite the resolution process and reduce court backlog.

Question 18

Litigation involves an impartial third party who in response to a request has the authority to intervene and issue a decision.

Accepted Answer

Litigation involves a legal process where parties take their dispute to a court, where a judge or jury makes a decision. It does not involve an impartial third party issuing a decision upon request; that describes arbitration or mediation.

Question 19

Multiplex relationships require settlements that will allow the relation to continue.

Accepted Answer

Multiplex relationships, which involve multiple types of interactions or roles between the same individuals, often require settlements or compromises to address conflicts and maintain the multifaceted relationship.

Question 20

Avoidance is when an individual who believes he or she is harmed walks away from the situation and ends the relationship rather than pursue grievance.

Accepted Answer

Avoidance refers to the behavior of withdrawing from or not engaging in a situation perceived as harmful or uncomfortable, which can include ending a relationship instead of addressing grievances or conflicts.

Quiz 6: Dispute Resolution