Intentional infliction of emotional distress is

A) an intentional act that amounts to extreme and outrageous conduct resulting in severe emotional distress to another.
B) a false statement communicated orally to a third party.
C) any communication or action intended to make another person apprehensive or fearful of immediate physical harm.
D) harmful or offensive physical contact intentionally performed.

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Jennifer Hopkins · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Intentional infliction of emotional distress is defined as an intentional act that is so extreme and outrageous that it causes severe emotional distress to another person. Choices B, C, and D describe defamation (specifically slander), assault, and battery, respectively, not intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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