Elective Abortion Is Considered an Ethical Issue Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

Elective abortion is considered an ethical issue because:

• A) Abortion law is unclear about a woman's constitutional rights.
• B) The Supreme Court ruled that life begins at conception.
• C) A conflict exists between the rights of the woman and the rights of the fetus.
• D) It requires third-party consent.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Mental Patients

Individuals receiving treatment for mental health issues, typically diagnosed with one or more psychiatric conditions.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

ELM

The Elaboration Likelihood Model, a theory in social psychology explaining how people are persuaded, emphasizing the importance of the message's elaboration.