One Is Acting Paternalistically Toward a Person If and Only

question 16

Multiple Choice

One is acting paternalistically toward a person if and only if ________.

• A) one's action does not benefit that person
• B) one's action has that person's past consent
• C) one's action involves violating a moral rule with regard to that person
• D) that person is incompetent to give consent (simple or valid) to the violation

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Definitions:

Infant's Tendency

Refers to the natural inclinations or predispositions observed in infants, such as tendencies toward certain behaviors or reactions.

Movement

The act or process of changing physical location or position, often referring to the capability of organisms or parts of organisms to do so.

Representation

The act of standing for or symbolizing something else, or an accurate depiction of something in a particular medium.

Mental Picture

A visual representation formed in the mind, which can be recalled or imagined without the physical presence of the object.