Which Role Does the Disincentive Problem Play in the Moral

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which role does the Disincentive Problem play in the moral debate over the right thing to do in cases of fetal abuse? It is invoked to argue

• A) That restraining pregnant women from substance abuse would have bad consequences
• B) That there is duty to honor pregnant women's autonomous choices about life-style and medical treatment
• C) That the risks of fetal harm outweigh the benefits of respecting the autonomy of pregnant women who are substance users
• D) None of the above

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