Question

what is the legal term for the act of intentionally saying something false with the intent to ruin someones reputation?
select one:
a. lies
b. derogatory
c. slander
d. libel
claires boss tells her to choose six new employees to work with on a public - relations project. claire chooses female employees to be part of her group because she thinks that they work harder than the men in the office though she hasnt worked with any of them before. this is an example of what?
select one:
a. feminism
b. gender bias
c. stereotyping
d. disagreement reduction choosing

Explanation:

For the first question:

• "Lies" is a general term for false statements, not a specific legal term for reputation harm.
• "Derogatory" describes negative language but is not the legal term for this act.
• "Slander" is the legal term for spoken false statements intended to damage someone's reputation, matching the question's description.
• "Libel" refers to written or published false statements, not spoken ones.

For the second question:

• "Feminism" is a movement advocating for gender equality, not this biased selection.
• "Gender bias" is a broader preference, but the scenario specifically involves applying a generalized belief (women work harder) without evidence.
• "Stereotyping" is assuming a group has certain traits (harder working) and acting on that unproven belief, which matches Claire's action.
• "Disagreement reduction choosing" is not a recognized relevant term.

Answer:

1. c. Slander
2. c. Stereotyping