Some Opponents of Active Euthanasia Argue That Euthanasia Is Uncalled

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Multiple Choice

Some opponents of active euthanasia argue that euthanasia is uncalled for;a dying patient in the grip of unimaginable pain,for example,does not have to be killed to escape her agony.Modern medicine offers dying patients unprecedented levels of pain relief.A common reply to this argument is:

• A)although it is possible to manage even severe pain well,too often pain is not well managed.
• B)in arguments about euthanasia,pain is irrelevant.
• C)although it is possible to manage even severe pain well,physicians do not try to.
• D)pain is a fact of life that patients must learn to live with.

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Definitions:

Social Scripts

Schemas about sequences of events and actions expected to occur in particular settings, guiding behavior in social situations.

Situational Attributions

The process of assigning the cause or blame of a behavior to external situations or environments rather than to personal disposition.

Superordinate Goals

Shared objectives that require cooperation among individuals or groups that usually are in conflict, leading to collaboration and conflict resolution.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful according to societal standards.