A century ago when plaintiffs first brought lawsuits claiming defendants caused them emotional distress, courts ______.

a. generally allowed the plaintiffs to sue
b. rarely allowed plaintiffs to recover for emotional distress
c. allowed only public officials and public figures to recover for emotional distress
d. allowed only private individuals to recover for emotional distress

b. rarely allowed plaintiffs to recover for emotional distress

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A) culture and professional B) professional and social/civic C) personal, cultural, and professional D) personal and professional E) cultural, professional, social/civic, and personal

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Conflict generally ______.

A. results in negative consequences B. is synonymous with disagreement C. leads to incompatibility D. is viewed as harmful

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