Laura,a brain surgeon,committed a negligent act when she ran a red light and injured Randy,a pedestrian crossing the street.Randy was a mentally impaired adult.
A) The "reasonable person" standard does not apply to Laura since she is an extraordinary person.
B) Both Laura's and Randy's conduct will be based on the "reasonable person" standard.
C) The "reasonable person" standard does not apply to Randy since he is mentally impaired.
D) The "reasonable person" standard does not apply to Laura nor Randy given their respective degrees of extreme intelligence (one high and one low).

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The "reasonable person" standard applies to both Laura and Randy, regardless of their profession or mental capacity. It is a legal standard used to determine whether someone acted negligently or not.

Laura,a Brain Surgeon,committed a Negligent Act When She Ran a Red