The Double-Effect Principle Refers to _____

question 19

Multiple Choice

The double-effect principle refers to _____.

• A)faithfulness, loyalty, and devotion to one's duties in an incompetent person
• B)obligations to be fair to all people and includes fairness, honesty, impartiality
• C)mentally challenged individuals or those who were once competent
• D)recognizing that ethical choices may result in adverse outcomes

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Definitions:

Dying Role

A concept in sociology and psychology that examines how individuals who are terminally ill adjust and behave in anticipation of death.

Resiliency

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.

Loved One

A term used to describe someone whom an individual holds dear and has a deep affection for, often a family member or close friend.

Kübler-Ross's Stages

A theory outlining five stages of emotional and psychological response to grief and loss, often referred to as the "five stages of grief."