Which of the Following Best Captures a Reason Often Given

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures a reason often given by US courts to reject legal actions filed on behalf of captive animals?

• A) Animals have sentience but are not as intelligent as humans
• B) Animals lack legal duties and can therefore have no legal rights
• C) Animals do not belong to the moral community
• D) Animals lack moral agency

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Definitions:

Cognitive Components

Elements that make up the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings or affective states that can influence thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses.

Emotional Regulation

The ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience with a range of emotions in a socially acceptable manner.

Indiscriminate Attachment

A phase in early human development where infants show no preference for specific caregivers and seek comfort and attention from anyone.