Which of the following terms best describes the act of using another person to ones own advantage?

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The British royal, who is an advocate of early childhood development, was spotted taking notes. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2022 An advocate of social and economic justice, Jeffries notched a top legislative achievement with the bipartisan First Step Act, criminal justice reform legislation signed into law by then-President Trump. Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2022 The project’s eco-friendliness is especially important to Bassin, a broker at Jones Lang LaSalle and advocate of environmental protection for whom real estate development is a side gig. Benjamin C. Tankersley, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2022 The Maid star has been an outspoken advocate of beauty and aging in Hollywood. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2022 Kimberly Archie, a close friend of the Ruigomez family — who had millions of dollars of settlement money stolen from them by Girardi — and an advocate of other victims of Girardi, expressed frustration in the development. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022 The outgoing army chief, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, has been a forceful advocate of keeping the armed forces out of politics. Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2022 Paltrow is an advocate of TM—or transcendental meditation—which is said to reduce stress and anxiety, boost brain function and improve cardiovascular health. Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022 Nessel, who is running for re-election and has been an advocate of protections for pets, recorded a two-minute YouTube video announcing the arrest. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2022

In October 2021, Michael’s parents launched the Michael Bryson Foundation to help families solve missing person cases and advocate for those with mental illness. Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022 But caught in the dragnet were dozens of videos that translate Russian media into English, exposing how pro-Kremlin voices spread conspiracy theories and advocate for genocide. Jacob Mchangama, Time, 5 Dec. 2022 That sense of duty comes from seeing how many parents are afraid to speak up or advocate for themselves but nonetheless put a lot of their trust in educators, Bass said. Nicole Chavez, CNN, 3 Dec. 2022 Members pursue projects that address youth homelessness in Brown County and advocate for issues that enhance the quality of life for those youths. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2022 With a successful specialty shop, McMullen continues to devote and advocate for Black designers. Danielle Wright, Essence, 29 Nov. 2022 Southwest Energy Efficiency Project is a nonprofit that works across the southwestern U.S to promote and advocate for greater energy efficiency. Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2022 Our healthcare system puts the burden all on the patient to manage and advocate for our care. Megan Murphy Wolf, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2022 Inside Terminally Ill Brittany Maynard's Decision to Die Since Maynard's death, Diaz has continued to share her story and advocate for similar medical aid-in-dying laws across the country through the Brittany Maynard Fund. Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022 See More

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Which of the following terms best describes the act of using another person to one's own advantage?

Undue influence is an equitable doctrine that involves one person taking advantage of a position of power over another person.

Which of the following terms best describes punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act the act of taking revenge?

Retribution is defined as something done to get back at someone or the act of punishing someone for their actions. An example of retribution is when someone gets the death penalty for committing murder.

Which term defines the ability to understand another's perspective?

Empathy is a broad concept that refers to the cognitive and emotional reactions of an individual to the observed experiences of another.

Which of the following best describes a behavior indicating to the patient that their time is valued?

Which of the following best describes a behavior indicating to the patient that their time is valued? Acknowledge his presence when he arrives.