Asked by Rachel Danielle on Apr 24, 2024

A person's autonomy can be violated when this person does which of the following?

A) This person acts to avoid a threatened penalty.
B) This person acts under the influence of factors that impair her judgement.
C) This person acts under a misapprehension of the situation.
D) all of these choices

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, un-coerced decision; often discussed in ethical, legal, and medical contexts as a fundamental human right.

Threatened Penalty

A consequence or punishment that is warned to be imposed upon someone for wrongdoing or breaking a rule.

Misapprehension

A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of a situation, concept, or fact.

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