Provisions Such as Gestational Limits, Public Funding Restrictions, Waiting Periods

question 79

True/False

Provisions such as gestational limits, public funding restrictions, waiting periods, and parental notification laws have greatly reduced the number of women seeking abortions.

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Definitions:

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories that assess the morality of actions based on their outcomes or purposes rather than on the actions themselves.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.