Which of the following can result from portraying someone unfavorably in public?

The choice of defamation is correct because defamation refers to the act of making false statements about someone that can harm their reputation. When someone portrays another person unfavorably in public through slander (spoken) or libel (written), it can lead to severe consequences, including legal action. This is because the individual whose reputation has been damaged may seek to hold the person accountable for the harm caused by the negative portrayal.

In contrast, the Good Samaritan Law is designed to protect individuals who assist others in emergencies, rather than relate to reputational harm. Liability generally refers to being legally responsible for one's actions, which could involve defamation cases but is not the specific term that directly applies to damaging someone's reputation. Informed Consent involves the process of obtaining permission before conducting a healthcare intervention and does not pertain to public portrayal of individuals.