A More Formal Term for the Practice Sometimes Referred to as Mercy

question 7

Multiple Choice

A more formal term for the practice sometimes referred to as mercy killing is:

• A) euthanasia
• B) palliative aid
• C) rational suicide
• D) suicidal erosion

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Environmental Stimulus

A change in the environment that elicits a response from an organism.

Sign Stimulus

Any stimulus that elicits a fixed action pattern in an animal.

Sign Stimulus

An external sensory cue that triggers a fixed action pattern in an organism, an innate response to a specific stimulus.