Negligence involves which of the following?

Negligence is a form of tort law that arises when an individual fails to act with the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances, especially when there is a legal duty to behave in a certain manner. In this context, when someone has a duty to act and fails to do so in a reasonable way, this failure may lead to harmful consequences for others. This concept hinges on the idea of accountability for one's actions or inactions, and is a fundamental principle in both legal and ethical discussions surrounding conduct.

The other options relate to actions or behaviors that may involve different legal or ethical breaches, such as intentional violations or disregarding rules, but they do not embody the essence of negligence. Negligence specifically centers on the absence of reasonable care rather than willful misconduct or rule-breaking.