The View That the Fetus Becomes a Person at Quickening

question 14

Multiple Choice

The view that the fetus becomes a person at quickening is problematic because

• A) the phenomenon of quickening is an illusion.
• B) quickening is largely a function of modern medical know-how.
• C) quickening signals a quantum jump in the sentience of the fetus.
• D) quickening signifies nothing that can be plausibly linked to personhood.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, aggressiveness, impatience, and a fast pace of life.

Coping

Methods or strategies used by individuals to deal with stress, manage emotions, and navigate difficult situations.

Stress

A psychological response to demands that possess certain stakes for the person, which tax or exceed the person's capacity or resources.

Emotional Methods

Techniques or processes used to understand, express, or manage emotions.