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Intent Without Apprehension

This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”

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Example wrong choices

  • 15097_sleeping-apprehension · TORTS · Choice AYes, because Peter intended to inflict serious bodily harm on Daniel.

    Why it's attractive

    The choice proves intent but the call asks whether Daniel prevails — intent alone doesn't establish assault.

    Why it's wrong

    The choice proves intent but the call asks whether Daniel prevails — intent alone doesn't establish assault.

  • 15097_sleeping-apprehension · TORTS · Choice BYes, because it was reasonable for Daniel to feel afraid after learning what Peter had planned.

    Why it's attractive

    The choice describes fear after learning the story, but the call is about what happened at the time.

    Why it's wrong

    The choice describes fear after learning the story, but the call is about what happened at the time.

  • 15097_sleeping-apprehension · TORTS · Choice DNo, because Peter never made physical contact with Daniel.

    Why it's attractive

    The choice says no contact = no assault, but assault doesn't require contact.

    Why it's wrong

    The choice says no contact = no assault, but assault doesn't require contact.

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