Identify an Accurate Statement About Euthanasia

question 20

Multiple Choice

Identify an accurate statement about euthanasia.

• A) Active euthanasia is legal in all states in the United States.
• B) Male physicians are more likely to oppose euthanasia than female physicians.
• C) Nearly 90 percent of physicians favor physician-assisted suicide and terminal sedation.
• D) Passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing medical treatment from the hopelessly ill.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development, suggesting that children move through a series of stages as they grow and learn.

Succeed

To achieve a desired goal or endeavor, often through effort or skill.

Equilibration

The creation of an equilibrium, or balance, between assimilation and accommodation as a way of incorporating new events or knowledge.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, beliefs, or values simultaneously.