Which of the Following Best Captures the Significance of Criteria

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the significance of criteria of personhood to the abortion debate?

• A) There is no consensus about correct criteria of personhood
• B) Many arguments in the abortion debate hinge on whether fetuses are persons
• C) Some parties hold that the fetus is a person, others deny this
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Diagnostic Criteria

A standardized set of guidelines that are used to identify and classify diseases and disorders.

ADD

Also known as Attention Deficit Disorder, a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

ADHD

A condition marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning or development.