If I Want to Donate Bodily Tissues and Organs in the Event

question 15

Multiple Choice

If I want to donate bodily tissues and organs in the event of my death, what is the best thing to do to insure that outcome?

• A) include a statement of my wishes in my will
• B) complete and sign an organ donor card
• C) ask a clergyperson for advice
• D) register my wishes with my state first-person consent registry
• E) avoid discussing this matter with my next of kin

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Definitions:

Consistency Principle

The psychological tendency to remain aligned with our previous beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to maintain a sense of self-consistency.

Need for Acceptance

A psychological condition where individuals seek acknowledgment and approval from others to feel valued and connected.

Benefit

An advantage, improvement, or positive outcome gained from something or as a result of a particular action or situation.

Reciprocity Principle

A social norm suggesting that people tend to respond to actions with similar actions, promoting mutual exchange and cooperation.