Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Passive Euthanasia

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes passive euthanasia?

• A) It is illegal in Canada.
• B) It is the same as physician-assisted suicide.
• C) It involves withholding life-saving treatments.
• D) It is considered morally wrong by most Canadians.

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Definitions:

Stop Sign

A traffic sign designed to inform drivers that they must come to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or undesirable consequence on an individual or animal in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.