Assume That Thomson Is Correct That There May Well Be

question 88

Multiple Choice

Assume that Thomson is correct that there may well be cases in which carrying the child to term requires only Minimally Decent Samaritanism of the mother. Which of the following could you infer from that claim?

• A) All abortions are morally permissible because they are all just killings.
• B) All abortions are morally impermissible because they are unjust killings.
• C) Some abortions are morally impermissible because they are unjust killings.
• D) Minimally Decent Samaritanism is an incorrect standard for evaluating actions.

Identify the role of the cerebellum and other brain structures in different types of memory.

Distinguish between different types of working memory components and their functions, including the central executive and visual-spatial sketchpad.

Explain the importance of encoding strategies, such as chunking and rehearsal, in memory retention.

Recognize modern perspectives on memory models and the distinctions between short-term, working, and long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Proton Acceptor

A chemical entity that receives protons (hydrogen ions) in a chemical reaction, often measured in the context of acid-base chemistry.

Covalent Bond

The chemical bond involving shared pairs of electrons; may be single, double, or triple (with one, two, or three shared pairs of electrons, respectively). Compare with ionic bond and hydrogen bond.

OH− Concentration

A measure of the number of hydroxide ions in a solution, influencing its acidity or basicity.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly basic) and 7 being neutral.