Because Moral Status and Moral Respect Are Dependent Upon the Autonomy

question 16

True/False

Because moral status and moral respect are dependent upon the autonomy of the agent, one ought to resist making judgments about a patient's level of autonomy.

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Definitions:

Practical Reasoning

The process of figuring out what to do in a given situation, or determining the best course of action based on rational thinking.

Reflectivity

The ability to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors critically and analytically.

Wisdom

The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

Competence Stage

A phase in the learning process or skill development where an individual gains the ability to perform tasks effectively, yet requires conscious effort to execute.