Question

the term ______ is used when an individual fails to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.
a. knowledge
b. recklessness
c. purpose
d. negligence

Explanation:

The definition provided matches the legal term for failing to meet the reasonable person standard of care. The other options do not fit: knowledge refers to awareness, recklessness is conscious disregard of risk, and purpose means intentional action.

Answer:

d. negligence