Which of the Following Would Be Prohibited by the Obligation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be prohibited by the obligation not to treat others "merely as a means"?

• A) Your regular plumber doesn't want to work on weekends, but you convince him to do it by offering to pay him double.
• B) A teenager lies to her close friend about being busy on his birthday because she needs to go set up for his surprise party.
• C) To get a better rate on her student loan, a student forges her mother's signature as a cosigner on her loan application.
• D) Two police officers break up a bar fight by dragging one drunk bar patron away from another.

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Definitions:

Serous Membrane

A smooth tissue membrane that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a lubricating fluid to reduce friction.

Cutaneous Membrane

Another term for the skin, the body's outer covering, which protects against external harm and assists in temperature regulation.

Synovial Membrane

A specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheath, secreting synovial fluid to lubricate and nourish the cartilage.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane lining certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a lubricating fluid.