Damon Has Been Terminally Ill with Multiple Fractures to His

question 64

Multiple Choice

Damon has been terminally ill with multiple fractures to his skull.He has been in a vegetative state for over three years.Finally,his family agrees to end his suffering by removing him from the life-support system.This is an example of ________ euthanasia.

• A)passive
• B)active
• C)natural
• D)acceptable

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Definitions:

Compassion

The emotional response to perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding psychological phenomena by considering them on a continuum rather than as discrete categories, allowing for a more nuanced analysis.

Attachment

The link between a child and his or her primary caregiver.