The Practice of Ending Life for the Reasons of Mercy

question 89

Multiple Choice

The practice of ending life for the reasons of mercy is known as

• A) euthansia.
• B) socioethics.
• C) bioethics.
• D) advance directive.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Misers

A term describing how individuals prefer to conserve cognitive energy by simplifying complex information and relying on heuristics for decision-making.

Stereotypical

Pertaining to a fixed, overly simplistic, and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or thing.

Defensive Attribution

A psychological process in which individuals attribute causes to events in a way that defends themselves from feelings of vulnerability and mortality.

Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm or injury as a result of an action or event.