For a Person to Be Declared Dead, What Criteria Must

question 45

Multiple Choice

For a person to be declared dead, what criteria must be met?

• A)the eight criteria established by the President's Commission for the Ethical Study of Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research
• B)other conditions that might mimic death, such as coma or hypothermia, must be ruled out
• C)lack of brain activity in the brain stem and cortex
• D)all of the above conditions need to be met for a person to be declared dead

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Mediational Theories

Cognitive-mediational theories suggest that cognitive processes—like thoughts and interpretations of events—mediate between the stimulus and the emotional or behavioral response.

Appraisal

The evaluation of the significance of an event or situation for an individual's well-being, which plays a role in determining the emotional response.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than relying on external pressures or rewards.

External Rewards

Benefits provided by an external source, often used as motivation in behavior reinforcement, that are not inherently related to the activity being performed.