A Person in a Persistent Vegetative State Would Be ​

question 135

Multiple Choice

A person in a persistent vegetative state would be ​

• A)considered clinically dead.
• B)capable of keeping his or her heart beating without consciousness.
• C)able to engage in primitive thought.
• D)considered whole-brain dead.

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Definitions:

Identity Issues

Refers to conflicts or uncertainties about one's role, goals, abilities, or social affiliations.

Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Extended Period

A longer than usual duration of time dedicated to a particular activity, event, or condition.

Potential Adult Identities

The various identities or self-conceptions that an individual might assume or develop into during adulthood.