In Order to Determine If a Person Is Cognitively or Legally

question 55

Multiple Choice

In order to determine if a person is cognitively or legally able to make end-of-life decisions, their ____ and ____ are assessed.

• A) formal operations; intelligence
• B) verbal skills; writing skills
• C) intelligence; competency
• D) capacity; competency

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Definitions:

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting or using laxatives.

Societal Pressure

The force exerted by society on individuals or groups to conform to certain norms, values, or behaviors.

Preoccupation

A state of mind in which someone is absorbed by thoughts of something or someone, often to the extent of being unaware of their surroundings.

Food Characteristic

Particular attributes or properties of food, such as texture, flavor, and nutritional content, that define its quality.