Marquis Considers Two Rival Accounts to His Theory That Have

question 27

Multiple Choice

Marquis considers two rival accounts to his theory that have different implications for the ethics of abortion; they are:

• A) the ramified types theory and the noetic theory.
• B) the standard-model and the non-standard model.
• C) the discontinuation account and the desire account.
• D) the serendipity effect and the stochastic effect.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner.

Freudian Component

Elements of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory which include the id, ego, and superego, responsible for different aspects of human personality and behavior.

Ego

A component of Sigmund Freud's model of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and the external world, playing a crucial role in decision making and reality testing.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the sphere of current awareness but that nonetheless influence behavior.