Unless a libel plaintiff proves actual malice on the defendant's part, the plaintiff cannot be awarded

a. actual damages.
b. punitive damages.
c. compensatory damages.
d. special damages.


b

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A. information B. justification C. personal identification D. social interaction

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Lilly smiles, makes direct eye contact, and touches her partner Dolores frequently. Lilly's nonverbal behavior is communicating ________.

A. relational messages B. status C. deception D. power

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