Abortion Has Been Practiced Throughout History

question 40

Multiple Choice

Abortion has been practiced throughout history. In fact, Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception. When did he believe life begins?

• A) At the moment of conception
• B) When crucial organs were formed
• C) When the mother felt the baby move
• D) At the moment of birth

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Attribution Theory

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Psychological Approach

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