Which of the following statements best describes the standard used by the courts to measure socially acceptable behaviour?

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The standard used by the courts to measure socially acceptable behaviour is the "reasonably prudent person acting in a careful manner." This means that the court will evaluate whether the defendant behaved in a way that a hypothetical reasonable person would have behaved in the same circumstances. The standard is not necessarily the best possible response to the circumstance, nor is it an average person acting normally or a careful person acting to the best of his ability. Liability is not always automatic when injury is caused.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Standard Used