Bioethics Vocab 2

Define "stigma"

• A type of mental health disorder.
• A symbol of achievement in a profession.
• A method of social interaction.
• A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

What is "tolerance"?

• Tolerance is the acceptance of differing views and practices.
• Tolerance is the ability to ignore all differences.
• Tolerance means agreeing with everyone.
• Tolerance is a measure of physical strength.

What does it mean if a government or entity is "authoritarian"?

• Authoritarian refers to a system that promotes complete individual freedom.
• Authoritarian means a government that encourages democratic participation.
• Authoritarian describes a leadership style that values consensus and collaboration.
• Authoritarian means a system of government or leadership that centralizes power and limits individual freedoms.

What does it mean to "coerce" someone?

• To encourage someone to pursue their desires.
• To compel or force someone to act against their will.
• To negotiate terms with someone willingly.
• To persuade someone through logical reasoning.

Define "embellish"

• To create a replica of something without any changes.
• To make something more attractive or interesting by adding details.
• To criticize or downplay something's importance.
• To simplify something by removing details.

What does "holistic" mean?

• Holistic is a term used for a type of music genre.
• Holistic means considering the whole system or entity as a complete and interconnected whole.
• Holistic means focusing only on individual parts.
• Holistic refers to a method of cooking food.

What does "synthesize" mean?

• To analyze data for patterns.
• To separate elements into distinct parts.
• To create a duplicate of an existing item.
• To combine different elements to form a coherent whole.

Define "chronic"

• Chronic refers to a long-lasting or recurrent condition.
• Chronic is synonymous with acute.
• Chronic refers to a temporary condition.
• Chronic means a condition that improves quickly.

What is a "stakeholder"?

• A stakeholder is a financial investor only.
• A stakeholder is someone who manages a project.
• A stakeholder is an individual or group with an interest in a project or organization.
• A stakeholder is a government official involved in regulations.

What does it mean to live in a "pluralistic" society?

• A society where everyone must conform to a single culture.
• A community that prohibits any form of diversity.
• A system where only one religion is practiced by all members.
• Coexisting with diverse groups of unique identities while engaging in mutual respect.