Discuss ACFE CFE-Law Exam Topic 1 Question 74

Which of the following is NOT an element that is generally required to establish a claim alleging the common law civil wrong for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

AThe defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.

BThe victim's distress occurred for at least two years.

CThe defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct.

DThe victim suffered distress due to the defendant's conduct.

Suggested Answer: B

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25 comments · newest first

Alexia 8 days ago

Exactly! B is the odd one out.

Eun 13 days ago

A, C, and D are definitely needed.

Royal 18 days ago

Same here! B just doesn't fit.

Florinda 24 days ago

I feel confident about this question.

Bettina 29 days ago

Right, it’s not about time, it’s about the impact.

Macy 1 month ago

Agreed! Emotional distress can happen quickly.

Geoffrey 1 month ago

Yeah, two years seems too long.

Cherrie 1 month ago

I think B is the answer.

Sharika 2 months ago

Exactly! Two years is excessive.

Junita 2 months ago

Emotional distress can happen quickly.

Markus 2 months ago

Same here! B just doesn't fit.

Cordelia 2 months ago

I feel confident about this question.

Pamella 2 months ago

A, C, and D are essential.

Cherry 3 months ago

Definitely not a requirement.

Devon 3 months ago

Yeah, two years seems too long.

Allene 3 months ago

I think B is the answer.

Emerson 3 months ago

A, C, and D are the key elements for sure.

Isabelle 3 months ago

I thought distress had to be immediate, not long-term.

Nickolas 3 months ago

Wait, two years? That sounds excessive!

Solange 4 months ago

Totally agree, B seems off.

Carry 4 months ago

B is definitely not required.

Yuki 4 months ago

I'm a bit uncertain about this one. I know the defendant has to act intentionally, but the two-year thing seems off to me.

Julio 5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the focus was on the defendant's intent and the nature of their conduct. I think that might help here.

Gilberto 6 months ago

I think option B is the one that doesn't fit because I don't recall any requirement for the distress to last two years.

Lorrine 6 months ago

I remember that to prove intentional infliction of emotional distress, the conduct has to be extreme and outrageous, but I'm not sure about the time frame for the distress.

ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion